Some 4km west of Volc谩n, this protected area encompasses the highest lake system (1240m) in Panama. The two picturesque lakes swell in the rainy season, with lush, virgin forest at their edges and Volc谩n Bar煤 in the background. Surrounding woodlands are excellent sites for birdwatching.
To get to the lakes from downtown Volc谩n, turn west onto Calle El Valle and follow the signs. Buses don't run here, but you can take a taxi from Volc谩n for about US$6.
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The world-class Wilson Botanical Garden is internationally known for its collection of more than 2000 native Costa Rican species. Species threatened with鈥
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Volc谩n Bar煤 is Panama's only volcano and the dominant geographical feature of western Panama. It is no longer active but has seven craters and its summit,鈥
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On the west side of Hwy 41, some 3.5km south of Volc谩n, you鈥檒l spot this workshop where master carver and artist Jos茅 de la Cruz Gonz谩lez makes and sells鈥
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This orchid sanctuary, 500m from the center beyond the landmark Los Quetzales Ecolodge & Spa, is one of Latin America鈥檚 finest orchid collections, with鈥
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About 3km south of San Vito, Finca C谩ntaros is a recreation center and reforestation project. Over 7 hectares of grounds 鈥 formerly coffee plantations and鈥
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Great for families, this private garden is located in a hilly area 3km northeast of the town center. You can walk to it in about 45 minutes. The 2鈥
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The pre-Columbian ruins at this site 6km west of Volc谩n along the R铆o Gariche date from between AD 300 and 900, when the settlement had as many as 1000鈥
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This is a lush cloud forest covering more than 167,000 hectares set high in the Talamanca mountains. There are three trails maintained by MiAmbiente in鈥
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The pre-Columbian ruins at this site 6km west of Volc谩n along the R铆o Gariche date from between AD 300 and 900, when the settlement had as many as 1000鈥
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On the west side of Hwy 41, some 3.5km south of Volc谩n, you鈥檒l spot this workshop where master carver and artist Jos茅 de la Cruz Gonz谩lez makes and sells鈥
10.89 MILES
This orchid sanctuary, 500m from the center beyond the landmark Los Quetzales Ecolodge & Spa, is one of Latin America鈥檚 finest orchid collections, with鈥
4. Parque Nacional Volc谩n Bar煤
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Volc谩n Bar煤 is Panama's only volcano and the dominant geographical feature of western Panama. It is no longer active but has seven craters and its summit,鈥
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Boquete's central plaza has flowers, a fountain and a children鈥檚 playground.
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Great for families, this private garden is located in a hilly area 3km northeast of the town center. You can walk to it in about 45 minutes. The 2鈥
19.39 MILES
The world-class Wilson Botanical Garden is internationally known for its collection of more than 2000 native Costa Rican species. Species threatened with鈥
19.65 MILES
About 3km south of San Vito, Finca C谩ntaros is a recreation center and reforestation project. Over 7 hectares of grounds 鈥 formerly coffee plantations and鈥