Panama's Chiriqui Highlands
Chiriqui Highlands
In the southwest corner of the country, discover the rolling plains, green mountain valleys, raging rivers and luxuriant forests known as Panama’s Chiriqui Highlands. Dominated by the peaks of the Cordillera de Talamanca, which extends southeast from Costa Rica into Panama and defines the province’s northern edge, the Chiriqui Highlands are a land of unmatched beauty. The upper slopes of the mountains are blanketed in thick cloud forest, and the trade winds that keep this forest so green also provide the premier conditions to color the vibrant rainbows and feed the countless streams and boulder strewn rivers for which this region is known.
The region reflects Panama’s varied cultural spectrum in full color, and visitors are sure to find the rich folklore and traditional pride of the inhabitants quite engaging. Enjoy the natural beauty, revel in the robust traditions, or venture to any one of the nearby delights.
