Nature, Waterfalls and Adrenaline
West Panama is the tenth province of Panama, recently created in 2014 and is made up of 5 districts: Arraijan, Capira, Chame, La Chorrera and San Carlos. This region of the country is the closest to Panama City, crossing the Bridge of the Americas. A mix of small cities with modern shopping centers and tourist places such as beaches on the Pacific coast, rural communities, farms and fabulous waterfalls. A province full of outdoor activities that you can enjoy, and the best thing is, it is very close to Panama City. Getting there is very easy, whether by car, bus or very soon through the Metro line 3, which will be inaugurated in stages between the end of 2024 and 2026.
Experience the Country Life Visiting Agrotourism Farms
Enjoy direct contact with nature, enjoy coffee processing or admire exotic animals, activities that you can do in the Agrotourism farms that you can visit in West Panama.
The offers and amenities offered by agrotourism farms are diverse and include green areas for camping, viewpoints, horseback riding, hiking, swimming pools, wild and free-range animals, rivers, boat rides and lodging. You can visit Finca Agroturistica Cermeño, Finca Mi Sueño, Finca Agroturistica Hermanos Diaz, Finca Rincones, among many others.
Feel the Adrenaline at the Panama Speedway
Located 40 minutes from Panama City, near Cerro Campana, this track hosted the GT Challenge of Las Americas. A grade three track with the capacity to host Formula 4 races. The racetrack has 2 versions for car competitions governed by the FIA, a kart circuit, a motocross track, enduro, 4×4, restaurants, boxes, stands, a pits for 80 cars, in short, all the comforts that fans look for in these great events. More information: www.autodromopanama.com
Discover the Most Famous Waterfall: El Chorro de La Chorrera
Enjoy the natural beauty of this waterfall located in La Chorrera that offers a peaceful environment, surrounded by lots of nature for you to explore. Here you can enjoy a variety of activities such as walking the trail that surrounds the stream and watching a wide variety of birds.
The nature and myths of this place captivated so much Hollywood studios that in the 1950s they filmed several scenes of a famous movie here.
Surround yourself with Nature in Campana National Park
Located 50 kilometers west of Capital city, this natural destination was the first protected park in the country. This natural site protects a great biological diversity, including the famous golden frogs of Panama.
The park has natural trails where you can watch numerous plants and animals. Its natural viewpoints such as Cerro La Cruz, have views of the Canal Basin and Chame Bay. Hours: Monday to Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Information: 254-2848.
Visit La Zanguenga, the Town with the Best Pineapples in the World
The combination of fertile lands and the expertise of the producers make the town of La Zanguenga the place with the most delicious pineapple in the world.
The high quality of the pineapple in this community in the District of La Chorrera has led the residents to hold the Pineapple Fair every April, an event that you must attend to enjoy the fruit, the people and their traditions. You can also visit this town during the year.
We invite you to also visit these places:
▪️Campana Viewpoint, a place with impressive views of the Pacific
▪️San Carlos Beach, perfect for a sunny day with the family.
▪️Pueblo de la Arenosa, fishing village with multiple activities.
