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Río Sereno

Chiriquí Province, Panama · North America

About Río Sereno

Río Sereno sits on the route: 10 minutes from Monte Lirio, 35km from Volcán Barú.

Río Sereno is a town located in Chiriquí Province, Panama. With a population of 1,368, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Río Sereno 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 Río Sereno to your route.

About Río Sereno

Río Sereno, also known as Sereno, is a town and corregimiento in Renacimiento District, Chiriquí Province, Panama, close to the Costa Rica border. It is the seat of Renacimiento District. It has a land area of 83.2 square kilometres (32.1 sq mi) and had a population of 5,463 as of 2010, giving it a population density

Read more of 65.7 inhabitants per square kilometre (170/sq mi). Its population as of 1990 was 2,595; its population as of 2000 was 3,289. It is a rural dairy and agricultural region. The town is surrounded by vegetation. Seasons:

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Where is Río Sereno located?

Río Sereno is located in Chiriquí Province, Panama, North America. The coordinates are 8.8195 latitude, -82.8604 longitude.

What is the population of Río Sereno?

Río Sereno has a population of approximately 1,368 people, making it a town in Panama.

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Quick Information

Population
1,368
Continent
North America
Country
Panama
Region
Chiriquí Province
Timezone
America/Panama
Coordinates
8.8195, -82.8604

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Worth the detour from Río Sereno

3 notable places within an hour's 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.

35 km · about 40 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.

35 km · about 40 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.

46 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Río Sereno

  • 35 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.
  • 35 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 Río Sereno.

Monte Lirio

🇵🇦 Panama

5 km awayPop. 715

Sabalito

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

5 km away

Santa Clara

🇵🇦 Panama

9 km awayPop. 1,360

Plaza de Caisán

🇵🇦 Panama

10 km awayPop. 1,363

Cañas Gordas

🇵🇦 Panama

10 km awayPop. 374

San Vito

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

12 km awayPop. 3,981

Corredor

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

22 km awayPop. 7,084

Breñón

🇵🇦 Panama

22 km awayPop. 230

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