Chiriqui Panama

The Chiriqui Province is located on the western coast of Panama. It is the second most developed province in the country, after the Panama Province. Its capital is the city of David. This region is home to an amazing variety of attractions including beaches, islands, rivers for white water rafting and kayaking, high altitude mountains for hiking and climbing and lush tropical forests which host exotic flora and fauna.

Chiriqui has become a preferred outdoor adventure destination but it is also known for agriculture due to its ideal climate. All of these factors contribute to an abundant harvest of coffee, oranges, strawberries and vegetables every year. Cattle farms are also very common in Chiriqui.

Things to do in Chiriqui

Visit David
David is the capital of Chiriqui Province and it is a commercial center. This city is the gateway to many attractions.

Visit Boquete
Only 30 minutes away from David,  it is among Panama’s best adventure destination and has attracted many foreigners from the US and Europe which call it home. The area of Boquete also produces some of the best coffee in the world. You will find small and large coffee estates and coffee tastings are one of the most popular tour adventures. The famous Quetzal Trail runs from Boquete to Cerro Punta. Adventure sports include whitewater rafting.

Volcan
This is a small town located in the mountains on the western slope of Volcan Baru. The most important commercial activities in the area are agriculture and cattle farming. The rich and fertile soil is ideal to grow oranges, coffee and flowers. Birdwatching is another popular activity: among the many species of endemic birds, it is easy to spot the resplendent quetzal.

The Gulf of Chiriqui
With its many islands,  Isla Palenque, Isla Boca Brava, Isla Paridita and Islas Secas and Boca Chica, which is also known to be an excellent destination for sports-fishing serves as the gateway to reach the dozens of islands in this gulf.

Location and Map

The province of Chiriqui is bordered to the north by the province of Bocas del Toro, to the west by Costa Rica, to the east by the province of Veraguas, and to the south by the Pacific Ocean, specifically the Gulf of Chiriquí.