La Barranca
in Provincia de Chiriquí, Panama

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
8.217 and -81.783 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 8° 13' 0" and W -81° 46' 59"
Currency and Currency Code:
Balboa - PAB
Spoken languages:
Spanish, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:05 AM (Friday)
Timezone: America/Panama
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:17 am and 6:04 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-12.116 and 96.895 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Bantam Village
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Panama in Central America

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Panama.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Panama. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Explore La Barranca

La Barranca in Provincia de Chiriquí is a city in Panama about 164 mi (or 263 km) west of Panama, the country's capital.

Local time in La Barranca is now 11:05 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / Panama with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 9 airports in the vicinity of La Barranca, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Panama is Enrique Malek International Airport in a distance of 46 mi (or 74 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Precolumbian Chiefdom Settlements with Stone Spheres of the Diquís in Costa rica at a distance of 70 mi (or 112 km). The closest in Panama is Coiba National Park and its Special Zone of Marine Protection in a distance of 119 mi (or 112 km), North-West. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: El Puerto, Remedios, Santa Lucia, El Porvenir and El Nancito. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 27°C / 81 °F

Morning Temperature 23°C / 73 °F
Evening Temperature 23°C / 74 °F
Night Temperature 23°C / 74 °F
Chance of rainfall 21%
Air Humidity 80%
Air Pressure 1010 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 9 km/h (5 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 8th of November 2024

26°C (79 °F)
23°C (73 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 9th of November 2024

26°C (79 °F)
23°C (74 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 10th of November 2024

26°C (78 °F)
23°C (73 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Las Lajas Beach Resort

Address
6,7 mi
Playa Las Lajas
Las Lajas
Panama

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Carnaval 2013, Las Lajas Panama

Published: March 14, 2013
Length: 20:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: La Pepita de Marañon

El tremendo Carnaval 2013 con Calle Arriba y Calle Abajo de Las Lajas, Chiriqui.


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Published: August 15, 2012
Length: 43:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Naturalmente Boutique Bungalows

La especialidad de la casa.


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Published: July 11, 2011
Length: 07:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Rene Hary

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Published: December 09, 2010
Length: 55:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Luisfran Andres

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Tour de pesca en Chiriqui - Barracuda

Published: April 07, 2013
Length: 29:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: La Pepita de Marañon

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Published: December 26, 2014
Length: 35:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Omaida De Frias

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Ocean View Mountain Property in Chiriqui, Panama

Published: July 22, 2010
Length: 40:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: panamaproperties24

The beautiful property is located in the mountains of Chiriqui, but still far below the cloud cover. The views of the Pacific Ocean are breathtakingly beautiful.The next dock for boats is only...


How to Motorcycle to Panama - MegaMel from Panama

Published: February 26, 2010
Length: 54:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MegaMel Downs

MegaMel and Sandie ride the V-Strom from Brownsville, TX to Panama and give a few tips on what you need to ride down.


Humpback Whale Near Boca Chica

Published: February 19, 2012
Length: 23:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: jimpvideos

Spotted during a snorkeling trip near Boca Chica, an island on the Panama Pacific coast. March 2011.


Boca Chica Island Digs

Published: February 19, 2012
Length: 23:54 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: jimpvideos

Hotel on Boca Chica, an island on the Panama Pacific coast a short boat ride from the mainland. March 2011.


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