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El Tejar

Chiriquí Province, Panama · North America

About El Tejar

El Tejar sits on the route: 5 minutes from Alanje, 42km from Volcán Barú.

El Tejar is a town located in Chiriquí Province, Panama. With a population of 267, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, El Tejar sits in Panama. It's in the America/Panama time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add El Tejar to your route.

About El Tejar

El Tejar is a corregimiento in Alanje District, Chiriquí Province, Panama. It has a land area of 35.4 square kilometres (13.7 sq mi) and had a population of 2,113 as of 2023, giving it a population density of 59.7 inhabitants per square kilometre (155/sq mi). Its population as of 2010 was 1,961; its population as of

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Where is El Tejar located?

El Tejar is located in Chiriquí Province, Panama, North America. The coordinates are 8.4319 latitude, -82.5691 longitude.

What is the population of El Tejar?

El Tejar has a population of approximately 267 people, making it a town in Panama.

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Quick Information

Population
267
Continent
North America
Country
Panama
Region
Chiriquí Province
Timezone
America/Panama
Coordinates
8.4319, -82.5691

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Worth the detour from El Tejar

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Boquete

A cool highland town in the Chiriquí mountains known for world-class coffee, the Quetzal Trail, and the challenging Volcán Barú summit.

41 km · about 45 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Volcán Barú

Panama's highest point at 3,475 m, and the rare summit from which both the Pacific and Caribbean can be seen on a clear dawn. A brutal 4x4 track climbs from Boquete; most drive up by jeep tour before sunrise.

42 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Volcan Baru Summit Road

A brutally steep, rough track climbs from Boquete to Panama's 3,474 m high point, the only place in the country where both the Pacific and the Caribbean are visible on a clear dawn. Most drivers stop at the ranger station.

42 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near El Tejar

  • 42 kmVolcán BarúPanama's highest point at 3,475 m, and the rare summit from which both the Pacific and Caribbean can be seen on a clear dawn. A brutal 4x4 track climbs from Boquete; most drive up by jeep tour before sunrise.
  • 42 kmVolcan Baru Summit RoadA brutally steep, rough track climbs from Boquete to Panama's 3,474 m high point, the only place in the country where both the Pacific and the Caribbean are visible on a clear dawn. Most drivers stop at the ranger station.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near El Tejar.

Alanje

🇵🇦 Panama

4 km awayPop. 1,373

Tijeras

🇵🇦 Panama

5 km awayPop. 1,148

Bágala

🇵🇦 Panama

6 km awayPop. 910

San Pablo Viejo Abajo

🇵🇦 Panama

8 km awayPop. 5,992

Chacarero

🇵🇦 Panama

8 km away

San Pablo Nuevo

🇵🇦 Panama

8 km awayPop. 435

Bugaba

🇵🇦 Panama

8 km awayPop. 3,263

Boquerón

🇵🇦 Panama

8 km awayPop. 1,658

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