Salto de las Palmas is surrounded by a variety of wildlife and flora. This is one of the best destinations in the country for nature and adventure lovers. This place has a 45 meter waterfall, perfect for rappelling, and scenic views from the Liri River -- just for postcard-worthy photos.
Location of Salto de las Palmas
How to get to Salto de las Palmas?
From Panama City, take the Interamerican Highway to the province of Veraguas. Ask for directions to get to Las Palmas once you reach Santiago. The town of Las Palmas is located in the west of the Veraguas province about 320 kilometers from Panama City. To go there from Panama City, take the Panamerican road to the central provinces and pass trough cities of Penenomé (151 km), Agua Dulce (197 km), Santiago (250km). From the Santiago continue on the Panamerican road and you rich the small village Los Ruices (305km), where you can see upper bridge for pedestrian. From this point the road starts to descend and in the few minutes you reach a place with a few houses called Ojo de Agua (312 km) where is a small intersection. Here turn left and go other seven kilometers on the meandering road and then you rich the village Las Palmas. Continue straight ahead through the village and ride down a slope by the paved road to the river with waterfall. In the village there are some signs pointing to the waterfall.
To reach Las Palmas by bus you have to go the bus terminal in Albrook and take bus to Santiago, in the Veraguas province. In Santiago there are some buses to Las Palmas. When you reach the village ask any person to show you the way to the waterfall. The waterfall is located approximately 1.5 kilometers from the center of the village and so it is possible go by walk.
Weather near Salto de las Palmas
Tropical Climate and average temperature is 75ºF.
Suggestions for Salto de las Palmas
You need to take a bathing suit and appropriate shoes for walking on the rocks prior to reaching the waterfall.
Activities in Salto de las Palmas
- Rappelling
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