El Caño Archaeological Park

El Caño Archaeological Park is an archaeological site with burial mounds and stone sculptures in Coclé Province in central Panama. The graves lie across multiple excavation zones and contain objects from pre-Columbian cultures.

Excavations have uncovered pre-Columbian burial grounds here where people left behind pottery, tools, and ceremonial objects from different time periods. The finds suggest that populations inhabited this location across centuries.

The stone figures carved here show how ancient artisans depicted people and what mattered in their beliefs. You can see from the sculptures and burial objects that inhabitants valued skilled craftsmanship and left behind records of their spiritual world.

Visitors are guided through the burial areas and artifact displays to understand what has been found and why it matters. The grounds are generally accessible and flat, though comfortable shoes and sun protection are helpful for exploring.

Excavations uncovered gold ornaments and jade objects in the graves, revealing that leaders of this society possessed considerable wealth. The variety and craftsmanship of these treasures point to trade connections reaching distant regions.

Location: Coclé Province

GPS coordinates: 8.33200,-80.51524

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:27