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Paja de Sombrero

Chiriquí Province, Panama · North America

About Paja de Sombrero

Paja de Sombrero is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Caldera, 28km from Volcán Barú.

Paja de Sombrero is a town located in Chiriquí Province, Panama. With a population of 157, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Paja de Sombrero 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 Paja de Sombrero to your route.

About Paja de Sombrero

Paja de Sombrero is a corregimiento in Gualaca District, Chiriquí Province, Panama. It has a land area of 62.7 square kilometres (24.2 sq mi) and had a population of 653 as of 2010, giving it a population density of 10.4 inhabitants per square kilometre (27/sq mi). Its population as of 1990 was 670; its population as

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Where is Paja de Sombrero located?

Paja de Sombrero is located in Chiriquí Province, Panama, North America. The coordinates are 8.6861 latitude, -82.3216 longitude.

What is the population of Paja de Sombrero?

Paja de Sombrero has a population of approximately 157 people, making it a town in Panama.

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Quick Information

Population
157
Continent
North America
Country
Panama
Region
Chiriquí Province
Timezone
America/Panama
Coordinates
8.6861, -82.3216

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Worth the detour from Paja de Sombrero

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.

17 km · about 20 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.

28 km · about 30 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.

28 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Paja de Sombrero

  • 28 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.
  • 28 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 Paja de Sombrero.

Caldera

🇵🇦 Panama

7 km awayPop. 355

Valle de Las Minas

🇵🇦 Panama

11 km away

Alto Boquete

🇵🇦 Panama

13 km awayPop. 4,746

Bajo Boquete

🇵🇦 Panama

15 km awayPop. 2,257

Palmira Centro

🇵🇦 Panama

15 km awayPop. 920

Jaramillo Arriba

🇵🇦 Panama

16 km away

Palmira

🇵🇦 Panama

16 km awayPop. 1,144

Dolega District

🇵🇦 Panama

17 km awayPop. 1,653

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