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Punta Laurel

Bocas del Toro Province, Panama · North America

About Punta Laurel

Punta Laurel is worth a stop: 30 minutes from Cauchero, 25km from Bocas del Toro.

Punta Laurel is a town located in Bocas del Toro Province, Panama. With a population of 69, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Punta Laurel 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 Punta Laurel to your route.

About Punta Laurel

Punta Laurel is a town and corregimiento in Bocas del Toro District, Bocas del Toro Province, Panama. It has a land area of 71.9 square kilometres (27.8 sq mi) and had a population of 1,730 as of 2010, giving it a population density of 24 inhabitants per square kilometre (62/sq mi). Its population as of 1990 was 692;

Read more its population as of 2000 was 966.

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Where is Punta Laurel located?

Punta Laurel is located in Bocas del Toro Province, Panama, North America. The coordinates are 9.1412 latitude, -82.1270 longitude.

What is the population of Punta Laurel?

Punta Laurel has a population of approximately 69 people, making it a town in Panama.

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Quick Information

Population
69
Continent
North America
Country
Panama
Region
Bocas del Toro Province
Timezone
America/Panama
Coordinates
9.1412, -82.1270

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Worth the detour from Punta Laurel

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Bocas del Toro

A Caribbean archipelago of islands with colorful overwater bungalows, world-class surfing, and diverse marine life including starfish beaches.

25 km · about 30 min 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.

53 km · about 60 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.

58 km · about 65 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.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Punta Laurel

  • 58 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.
  • 59 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.

When to drive here

Year-round

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Punta Laurel.

Cauchero

🇵🇦 Panama

15 km awayPop. 40

Punta Róbalo

🇵🇦 Panama

18 km awayPop. 149

Isla Bastimentos

🇵🇦 Panama

18 km awayPop. 1,500

Miramar

🇵🇦 Panama

20 km awayPop. 346

Chiriquí Grande

🇵🇦 Panama

21 km awayPop. 1,525

Rambala

🇵🇦 Panama

25 km away

Bastimentos

🇵🇦 Panama

25 km awayPop. 738

Bocas del Toro

🇵🇦 Panama

25 km awayPop. 5,380

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