Chiriquí Province

The province extends from the Pacific Ocean to the mountains, containing cloud forests, agricultural valleys, and the Gulf of Chiriquí's marine ecosystems.

The territory became an official province on May 26, 1849, when Panama remained part of Colombia, following initial European exploration by Gaspar de Espinosa in 1519.

The Ngäbe-Buglé indigenous community maintains their traditions and language across 2,500 square miles of the western mountains in the province.

Visitors reach the province through David city airport with one-hour flights from Panama City, or by taking a seven-hour drive along the Pan-American Highway.

The province produces Geisha coffee, a specialized variety grown in the mountain regions near Boquete at elevations reaching 1,700 meters above sea level.

Location: Panama

Inception: 1849

Capital city: David

GPS coordinates: 8.42972,-82.43000

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:39