{"id":10386,"date":"2026-07-15T23:14:03","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T21:14:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevisitorpanama.info\/eng\/?p=10386"},"modified":"2026-07-16T04:05:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T02:05:56","slug":"chiriqui-panamas-rising-nature-destination-for-international-travelers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.thevisitorpanama.info\/eng\/2026\/07\/15\/chiriqui-panamas-rising-nature-destination-for-international-travelers\/","title":{"rendered":"Chiriqui: Panama&#8217;s Rising Nature Destination for International Travelers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At&nbsp;a&nbsp;time&nbsp;when&nbsp;global&nbsp;tourism&nbsp;prioritizes&nbsp;authentic&nbsp;experiences,&nbsp;connection&nbsp;with&nbsp;nature,&nbsp;and&nbsp;sustainable&nbsp;travel,&nbsp;Chiriqui&nbsp;province&nbsp;is&nbsp;establishing&nbsp;itself&nbsp;as&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;Latin&nbsp;America\u2019s&nbsp;most&nbsp;highly&nbsp;recommended&nbsp;nature&nbsp;destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"938\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevisitorpanama.info\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1000322759.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10390\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.thevisitorpanama.info\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1000322759.jpg 1500w, http:\/\/www.thevisitorpanama.info\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1000322759-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Larry Wilkinson Photography <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>International&nbsp;Recogn<\/strong><strong>ition<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Major&nbsp;international&nbsp;recognition&nbsp;came&nbsp;with&nbsp;its&nbsp;inclusion&nbsp;in&nbsp;Lonely&nbsp;Planet\u2019s&nbsp;&#8220;Best&nbsp;in&nbsp;Travel&nbsp;2025&#8221;&nbsp;list\u2014featuring&nbsp;the&nbsp;world&#8217;s&nbsp;top&nbsp;regions&nbsp;to&nbsp;visit\u2014compiled&nbsp;by&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;globe&#8217;s&nbsp;most&nbsp;influential&nbsp;travel&nbsp;guides.&nbsp;The&nbsp;publication&nbsp;highlighted&nbsp;Chiriqui&nbsp;for&nbsp;combining&nbsp;nature,&nbsp;culture,&nbsp;gastronomy,&nbsp;and&nbsp;sustainability&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;single&nbsp;destination,&nbsp;a&nbsp;distinction&nbsp;that&nbsp;continues&nbsp;to&nbsp;boost&nbsp;its&nbsp;international&nbsp;profile&nbsp;throughout&nbsp;2026.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A&nbsp;Wide&nbsp;Range&nbsp;of&nbsp;Activities<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Few&nbsp;regions&nbsp;in&nbsp;Latin&nbsp;America&nbsp;offer&nbsp;such&nbsp;great&nbsp;diversity&nbsp;within&nbsp;such&nbsp;short&nbsp;distances.&nbsp;On&nbsp;a&nbsp;single&nbsp;trip,&nbsp;visitors&nbsp;can&nbsp;climb&nbsp;the&nbsp;Baru&nbsp;Volcano\u2014Panama\u2019s&nbsp;highest&nbsp;peak&nbsp;at&nbsp;3,475&nbsp;meters&nbsp;above&nbsp;sea&nbsp;level\u2014and&nbsp;hike&nbsp;cloud&nbsp;forest&nbsp;trails&nbsp;inhabited&nbsp;by&nbsp;the&nbsp;majestic&nbsp;resplendent&nbsp;quetzal.&nbsp;They&nbsp;can&nbsp;discover&nbsp;waterfalls&nbsp;and&nbsp;mountain&nbsp;rivers,&nbsp;visit&nbsp;estates&nbsp;producing&nbsp;the&nbsp;prestigious&nbsp;Geisha&nbsp;coffee,&nbsp;and,&nbsp;within&nbsp;just&nbsp;a&nbsp;few&nbsp;hours,&nbsp;sail&nbsp;among&nbsp;the&nbsp;islands&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Gulf&nbsp;of&nbsp;Chiriqui\u2014a&nbsp;true&nbsp;paradise&nbsp;on&nbsp;Panama\u2019s&nbsp;Pacific&nbsp;coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure 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\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Protected&nbsp;Areas&nbsp;of&nbsp;Great&nbsp;Natural&nbsp;Value<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Much&nbsp;of&nbsp;this&nbsp;natural&nbsp;heritage&nbsp;is&nbsp;safeguarded&nbsp;by&nbsp;a&nbsp;significant&nbsp;conservation&nbsp;system.&nbsp;Volcan&nbsp;Baru&nbsp;National&nbsp;Park&nbsp;protects&nbsp;the&nbsp;high-altitude&nbsp;forests&nbsp;surrounding&nbsp;this&nbsp;towering&nbsp;peak&nbsp;in&nbsp;Chiriqui;&nbsp;La&nbsp;Amistad&nbsp;International&nbsp;Park\u2014shared&nbsp;with&nbsp;Costa&nbsp;Rica&nbsp;and&nbsp;designated&nbsp;both&nbsp;a&nbsp;UNESCO&nbsp;World&nbsp;Heritage&nbsp;Site&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;Biosphere&nbsp;Reserve\u2014protects&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;Mesoamerica\u2019s&nbsp;most&nbsp;biodiverse&nbsp;ecosystems.&nbsp;And&nbsp;the&nbsp;Gulf&nbsp;of&nbsp;Chiriqui&nbsp;Marine&nbsp;National&nbsp;Park&nbsp;preserves&nbsp;over&nbsp;twenty&nbsp;islands,&nbsp;coral&nbsp;reefs,&nbsp;and&nbsp;mangrove&nbsp;forests,&nbsp;as&nbsp;well&nbsp;as&nbsp;waters&nbsp;visited&nbsp;annually&nbsp;by&nbsp;humpback&nbsp;whales,&nbsp;dolphins,&nbsp;and&nbsp;various&nbsp;sea&nbsp;turtle&nbsp;species.&nbsp;These&nbsp;are&nbsp;complemented&nbsp;by&nbsp;the&nbsp;Fortuna&nbsp;Forest&nbsp;Reserve,&nbsp;renowned&nbsp;for&nbsp;its&nbsp;cloud&nbsp;forests&nbsp;and&nbsp;its&nbsp;importance&nbsp;for&nbsp;water&nbsp;conservation&nbsp;and&nbsp;birdwatching,&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;Playa&nbsp;La&nbsp;Barqueta&nbsp;Agricola&nbsp;Wildlife&nbsp;Refuge,&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;key&nbsp;sea&nbsp;turtle&nbsp;nesting&nbsp;sites&nbsp;on&nbsp;Panama\u2019s&nbsp;Pacific&nbsp;coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevisitorpanama.info\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1000322756.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10428\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.thevisitorpanama.info\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1000322756.jpg 1200w, http:\/\/www.thevisitorpanama.info\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1000322756-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A&nbsp;Global&nbsp;Benchmark&nbsp;for&nbsp;Specialty&nbsp;Coffee<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;province&nbsp;is&nbsp;also&nbsp;internationally&nbsp;recognized&nbsp;as&nbsp;the&nbsp;birthplace&nbsp;of&nbsp;Panamanian&nbsp;Geisha&nbsp;coffee,&nbsp;considered&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;finest&nbsp;and&nbsp;most&nbsp;exclusive&nbsp;varieties&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;world.&nbsp;In&nbsp;Boquete&nbsp;and&nbsp;Tierras&nbsp;Altas,&nbsp;coffee&nbsp;estates&nbsp;offer&nbsp;tours&nbsp;where&nbsp;visitors&nbsp;can&nbsp;learn&nbsp;about&nbsp;the&nbsp;production&nbsp;process&nbsp;and&nbsp;taste&nbsp;coffees&nbsp;that&nbsp;have&nbsp;fetched&nbsp;record&nbsp;prices&nbsp;at&nbsp;international&nbsp;auctions,&nbsp;establishing&nbsp;Panama&nbsp;as&nbsp;a&nbsp;global&nbsp;leader&nbsp;in&nbsp;specialty&nbsp;coffee.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Activities&nbsp;Connecting&nbsp;wit<\/strong><strong>h&nbsp;Nature&nbsp;and&nbsp;Communities<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For&nbsp;those&nbsp;seeking&nbsp;outdoor&nbsp;thrills,&nbsp;Chiriqui&nbsp;offers&nbsp;hiking,&nbsp;rafting,&nbsp;mountain&nbsp;biking,&nbsp;canopy&nbsp;tours,&nbsp;sport&nbsp;fishing,&nbsp;birdwatching,&nbsp;and&nbsp;agritourism&nbsp;experiences.&nbsp;These&nbsp;activities&nbsp;complement&nbsp;a&nbsp;tourism&nbsp;offering&nbsp;increasingly&nbsp;valued&nbsp;by&nbsp;travelers&nbsp;who&nbsp;wish&nbsp;to&nbsp;connect&nbsp;with&nbsp;nature&nbsp;and&nbsp;local&nbsp;communities.&nbsp;Nature,&nbsp;adventure,&nbsp;culture,&nbsp;and&nbsp;sustainability&nbsp;converge&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;region&nbsp;that&nbsp;continues&nbsp;to&nbsp;captivate&nbsp;visitors&nbsp;from&nbsp;around&nbsp;the&nbsp;globe&nbsp;and&nbsp;reaffirms&nbsp;its&nbsp;status&nbsp;as&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;Latin&nbsp;America&#8217;s&nbsp;premier&nbsp;natural&nbsp;destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevisitorpanama.info\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1000322763.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10430\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.thevisitorpanama.info\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1000322763.jpg 1280w, http:\/\/www.thevisitorpanama.info\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1000322763-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At&nbsp;a&nbsp;time&nbsp;when&nbsp;global&nbsp;tourism&nbsp;prioritizes&nbsp;authentic&nbsp;experiences,&nbsp;connection&nbsp;with&nbsp;nature,&nbsp;and&nbsp;sustainable&nbsp;travel,&nbsp;Chiriqui&nbsp;province&nbsp;is&nbsp;establishing&nbsp;itself&nbsp;as&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;Latin&nbsp;America\u2019s&nbsp;most&nbsp;highly&nbsp;recommended&nbsp;nature&nbsp;destinations. International&nbsp;Recognition&nbsp; Major&nbsp;international&nbsp;recognition&nbsp;came&nbsp;with&nbsp;its&nbsp;inclusion&nbsp;in&nbsp;Lonely&nbsp;Planet\u2019s&nbsp;&#8220;Best&nbsp;in&nbsp;Travel&nbsp;2025&#8221;&nbsp;list\u2014featuring&nbsp;the&nbsp;world&#8217;s&nbsp;top&nbsp;regions&nbsp;to&nbsp;visit\u2014compiled&nbsp;by&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;globe&#8217;s&nbsp;most&nbsp;influential&nbsp;travel&nbsp;guides.&nbsp;The&nbsp;publication&nbsp;highlighted&nbsp;Chiriqui&nbsp;for&nbsp;combining&nbsp;nature,&nbsp;culture,&nbsp;gastronomy,&nbsp;and&nbsp;sustainability&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;single&nbsp;destination,&nbsp;a&nbsp;distinction&nbsp;that&nbsp;continues&nbsp;to&nbsp;boost&nbsp;its&nbsp;international&nbsp;profile&nbsp;throughout&nbsp;2026.&nbsp; A&nbsp;Wide&nbsp;Range&nbsp;of&nbsp;Activities&nbsp; Few&nbsp;regions&nbsp;in&nbsp;Latin&nbsp;America&nbsp;offer&nbsp;such&nbsp;great&nbsp;diversity&nbsp;within&nbsp;such&nbsp;short&nbsp;distances.&nbsp;On&nbsp;a&nbsp;single&nbsp;trip,&nbsp;visitors&nbsp;can&nbsp;climb&nbsp;the&nbsp;Baru&nbsp;Volcano\u2014Panama\u2019s&nbsp;highest&nbsp;peak&nbsp;at&nbsp;3,475&nbsp;meters&nbsp;above&nbsp;sea&nbsp;level\u2014and&nbsp;hike&nbsp;cloud&nbsp;forest&nbsp;trails&nbsp;inhabited&nbsp;by&nbsp;the&nbsp;majestic&nbsp;resplendent&nbsp;quetzal.&nbsp;They&nbsp;can&nbsp;discover&nbsp;waterfalls&nbsp;and&nbsp;mountain&nbsp;rivers,&nbsp;visit&nbsp;estates&nbsp;producing&nbsp;the&nbsp;prestigious&nbsp;Geisha&nbsp;coffee,&nbsp;and,&nbsp;within&nbsp;just&nbsp;a&nbsp;few&nbsp;hours,&nbsp;sail&nbsp;among&nbsp;the&nbsp;islands&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Gulf&nbsp;of&nbsp;Chiriqui\u2014a&nbsp;true&nbsp;paradise&nbsp;on&nbsp;Panama\u2019s&nbsp;Pacific&nbsp;coast. Protected&nbsp;Areas&nbsp;of&nbsp;Great&nbsp;Natural&nbsp;Value&nbsp; Much&nbsp;of&nbsp;this&nbsp;natural&nbsp;heritage&nbsp;is&nbsp;safeguarded&nbsp;by&nbsp;a&nbsp;significant&nbsp;conservation&nbsp;system.&nbsp;Volcan&nbsp;Baru&nbsp;National&nbsp;Park&nbsp;protects&nbsp;the&nbsp;high-altitude&nbsp;forests&nbsp;surrounding&nbsp;this&nbsp;towering&nbsp;peak&nbsp;in&nbsp;Chiriqui;&nbsp;La&nbsp;Amistad&nbsp;International&nbsp;Park\u2014shared&nbsp;with&nbsp;Costa&nbsp;Rica&nbsp;and&nbsp;designated&nbsp;both&nbsp;a&nbsp;UNESCO&nbsp;World&nbsp;Heritage&nbsp;Site&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;Biosphere&nbsp;Reserve\u2014protects&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;Mesoamerica\u2019s&nbsp;most&nbsp;biodiverse&nbsp;ecosystems.&nbsp;And&nbsp;the&nbsp;Gulf&nbsp;of&nbsp;Chiriqui&nbsp;Marine&nbsp;National&nbsp;Park&nbsp;preserves&nbsp;over&nbsp;twenty&nbsp;islands,&nbsp;coral&nbsp;reefs,&nbsp;and&nbsp;mangrove&nbsp;forests,&nbsp;as&nbsp;well&nbsp;as&nbsp;waters&nbsp;visited&nbsp;annually&nbsp;by&nbsp;humpback&nbsp;whales,&nbsp;dolphins,&nbsp;and&nbsp;various&nbsp;sea&nbsp;turtle&nbsp;species.&nbsp;These&nbsp;are&nbsp;complemented&nbsp;by&nbsp;the&nbsp;Fortuna&nbsp;Forest&nbsp;Reserve,&nbsp;renowned&nbsp;for&nbsp;its&nbsp;cloud&nbsp;forests&nbsp;and&nbsp;its&nbsp;importance&nbsp;for&nbsp;water&nbsp;conservation&nbsp;and&nbsp;birdwatching,&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;Playa&nbsp;La&nbsp;Barqueta&nbsp;Agricola&nbsp;Wildlife&nbsp;Refuge,&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;key&nbsp;sea&nbsp;turtle&nbsp;nesting&nbsp;sites&nbsp;on&nbsp;Panama\u2019s&nbsp;Pacific&nbsp;coast. A&nbsp;Global&nbsp;Benchmark&nbsp;for&nbsp;Specialty&nbsp;Coffee&nbsp; The&nbsp;province&nbsp;is&nbsp;also&nbsp;internationally&nbsp;recognized&nbsp;as&nbsp;the&nbsp;birthplace&nbsp;of&nbsp;Panamanian&nbsp;Geisha&nbsp;coffee,&nbsp;considered&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;finest&nbsp;and&nbsp;most&nbsp;exclusive&nbsp;varieties&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;world.&nbsp;In&nbsp;Boquete&nbsp;and&nbsp;Tierras&nbsp;Altas,&nbsp;coffee&nbsp;estates&nbsp;offer&nbsp;tours&nbsp;where&nbsp;visitors&nbsp;can&nbsp;learn&nbsp;about&nbsp;the&nbsp;production&nbsp;process&nbsp;and&nbsp;taste&nbsp;coffees&nbsp;that&nbsp;have&nbsp;fetched&nbsp;record&nbsp;prices&nbsp;at&nbsp;international&nbsp;auctions,&nbsp;establishing&nbsp;Panama&nbsp;as&nbsp;a&nbsp;global&nbsp;leader&nbsp;in&nbsp;specialty&nbsp;coffee.&nbsp; Activities&nbsp;Connecting&nbsp;with&nbsp;Nature&nbsp;and&nbsp;Communities&nbsp; For&nbsp;those&nbsp;seeking&nbsp;outdoor&nbsp;thrills,&nbsp;Chiriqui&nbsp;offers&nbsp;hiking,&nbsp;rafting,&nbsp;mountain&nbsp;biking,&nbsp;canopy&nbsp;tours,&nbsp;sport&nbsp;fishing,&nbsp;birdwatching,&nbsp;and&nbsp;agritourism&nbsp;experiences.&nbsp;These&nbsp;activities&nbsp;complement&nbsp;a&nbsp;tourism&nbsp;offering&nbsp;increasingly&nbsp;valued&nbsp;by&nbsp;travelers&nbsp;who&nbsp;wish&nbsp;to&nbsp;connect&nbsp;with&nbsp;nature&nbsp;and&nbsp;local&nbsp;communities.&nbsp;Nature,&nbsp;adventure,&nbsp;culture,&nbsp;and&nbsp;sustainability&nbsp;converge&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;region&nbsp;that&nbsp;continues&nbsp;to&nbsp;captivate&nbsp;visitors&nbsp;from&nbsp;around&nbsp;the&nbsp;globe&nbsp;and&nbsp;reaffirms&nbsp;its&nbsp;status&nbsp;as&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;Latin&nbsp;America&#8217;s&nbsp;premier&nbsp;natural&nbsp;destinations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10388,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[68],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.thevisitorpanama.info\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10386"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.thevisitorpanama.info\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.thevisitorpanama.info\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.thevisitorpanama.info\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.thevisitorpanama.info\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10386"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"http:\/\/www.thevisitorpanama.info\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10386\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10435,"href":"http:\/\/www.thevisitorpanama.info\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10386\/revisions\/10435"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.thevisitorpanama.info\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10388"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.thevisitorpanama.info\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10386"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.thevisitorpanama.info\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10386"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.thevisitorpanama.info\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10386"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}