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Santa Cruz

Chiriquí Province, Panama · North America

About Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Breñón, 30km from Volcán Barú.

Santa Cruz is a town located in Chiriquí Province, Panama. With a population of 274, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz to your route.

About Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz is a corregimiento in Renacimiento District, Chiriquí Province, Panama. It has a land area of 59.8 square kilometres (23.1 sq mi) and had a population of 1,904 as of 2010, giving it a population density of 31.8 inhabitants per square kilometre (82/sq mi). Its population as of 1990 was 2,859; its population

Read more as of 2000 was 2,785.

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Santa Cruz offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Santa Cruz located?

Santa Cruz is located in Chiriquí Province, Panama, North America. The coordinates are 8.6463 latitude, -82.7605 longitude.

What is the population of Santa Cruz?

Santa Cruz has a population of approximately 274 people, making it a town in Panama.

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Quick Information

Population
274
Continent
North America
Country
Panama
Region
Chiriquí Province
Timezone
America/Panama
Coordinates
8.6463, -82.7605

Tags

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Worth the detour from Santa Cruz

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.

30 km · about 35 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.

30 km · about 35 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.

38 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Santa Cruz

  • 30 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.
  • 30 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 Santa Cruz.

Breñón

🇵🇦 Panama

6 km awayPop. 230

San Andrés

🇵🇦 Panama

6 km awayPop. 1,152

Gómez

🇵🇦 Panama

9 km awayPop. 1,257

Santa Rosa

🇵🇦 Panama

10 km awayPop. 207

Paso Canoas Arriba

🇵🇦 Panama

11 km awayPop. 1,090

Celmira

🇵🇦 Panama

12 km awayPop. 1,087

Plaza de Caisán

🇵🇦 Panama

13 km awayPop. 1,363

Sioguí Arriba

🇵🇦 Panama

15 km awayPop. 1,112

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