Los Cangilones de Gualaca
Los Cangilones de Gualaca
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Ryan K
Westmount, Canada39 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
Los Cangilones is a must-see. Firstly, just as a structure it's amazing to see how the water has carved out the rock. Secondly, the water is absolutely perfect temperature. I've never been more comfortable. It's so much fun to jump in and swim around. The one thing I did not enjoy was that when I was there, a group of locals was washing their hair in the water. That is the best way to destroy a water ecosystem
Written November 14, 2018
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Bonini_Luv2Travel
Atlanta, GA6 contributions
Dec 2015 • Family
Loved it. Beautiful nature, fun place to " chill " from the scorching heat in Chiriqui. Worth visiting and relative easy ride - compared to other spots in the area.
My only disappointment: I could not believe people would leave behind so much of their trash... can tops, milk cartons... such a gorgeous spot that offers free entertainment for the locals and an amazing experience for " outsiders" deserves more " love " from its visitors. If you go visit, help keep it clean and collect your trash.
"Take only memories, leave only footprints." Chief Seattle
" Cuando viajes, no dejes mas que tus huellas..." Lleva tu basura contigo para que los que vengas despues de ti puedan disfrutar tanto cuanto tu.
WARNING! Check the weather before planning a visit and if there have been heavy rains in the mountains to avoid the risk of washaway. I hear they have happened in rivers in Chiriqui in the past.
My only disappointment: I could not believe people would leave behind so much of their trash... can tops, milk cartons... such a gorgeous spot that offers free entertainment for the locals and an amazing experience for " outsiders" deserves more " love " from its visitors. If you go visit, help keep it clean and collect your trash.
"Take only memories, leave only footprints." Chief Seattle
" Cuando viajes, no dejes mas que tus huellas..." Lleva tu basura contigo para que los que vengas despues de ti puedan disfrutar tanto cuanto tu.
WARNING! Check the weather before planning a visit and if there have been heavy rains in the mountains to avoid the risk of washaway. I hear they have happened in rivers in Chiriqui in the past.
Written January 2, 2016
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Knocr
World102 contributions
Feb 2016 • Family
I would like to say that this was a good surprise! I definitely would recommend a visit to Los Cangilones! Pay for a tour, if you are far from it (like Boquete), otherwise driving there is a lovely adventure on its own! Half a day is all you need in this place.
Written February 29, 2016
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keegan e
7 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
Jumping off the cliffs, swimming through the channel and jumping again and again.
We all had a great time! Super way to cool off!
We all had a great time! Super way to cool off!
Written August 31, 2018
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izif_37
Ljubljana, Slovenia3,240 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
Very atractive spot along the river. Great for a swim or just relaxing in the shadow. Dont come during.weekend - too many people around! And they also charge parking fee at that time.
Written March 2, 2018
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Noelle C
5 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
While researching things to do for our upcoming trip to Panama, my husband learned about Los Cangilones de Gualaca. What a great place! It's natural beauty is a sight to see, and jumping off the cliffs to the water in the gorge below is exhilarating and lots of fun. The gorge leads to a nice little swimming hole. It can be a little nerve wracking to take the first leap, but do it! You'll be glad you did! We arrived early on a Sunday morning because we were told it can get very crowded on the weekends with the locals. There was hardly anyone there during our time at the canyon. We were also told that sometimes there is someone collecting money to help with maintenance/clean up of the area. This was not the case for us. Be sure to bring your swimsuit, sunscreen and change of clothes. Pack a picnic lunch if you plan to stay for the day since it's in a remote location. We could have spent the whole day swimming and jumping into the river gorge, but we already had plans to travel to Vulcan that afternoon.
Written November 10, 2017
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Allan L
Colorado Springs, CO231 contributions
Dec 2016
Each year I pass by here at least once, and take in the scenery... I don't swim here anymore as the thrill has worn off... plus you do need to be a decent swimmer to swim down in the ravine... a great natural wonder if not a small one.
Written May 3, 2017
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J W
Concord, NH145 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
We went to Los Cangilones with Beyond Adventure Tours and had an awesome experience with our guide Rolando. The river runs through these beautiful natural channels carved in the land by the lava that once flowed in the area. It is an incredible site to see. Beyond the beauty is the fun of being able to jump into these gorges from a variety of heights into the super deep and warm water below. A great place to get your adrenaline flowing or to relax in the warm flowing waters or to enjoy a nice sunny day. I would definitely consider this a place for kids of all ages 8 months - 80! A little fun for everyone. Take the trip or reach out to our favorite tour guide Rolando at Beyond Adventure Tours for the time of your life.
Written March 19, 2017
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Justin
24 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
Pack a picnic and spend the afternoon there relaxing.
Great way to cool down and have fun jumping into the river.
Great way to cool down and have fun jumping into the river.
Written August 4, 2016
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kaluczak29
Sydney, Australia83 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
We booked a tour out to the canyon through our hostel (Refugio del Rio - amazing place) and it turned out to be just us two with our lovely guide.
As it had rained the night prior we were worried of getting there to find the water all murky and brown, luckily it was beautiful and blue/green clear! We went quite early arriving there at 8.30am and had it to ourselves for a good hour or so jumping, swimming, and climbing the rock sides.
A local we met there told us the river has the ability to fluctuate between 4-8 metres. The river rapids current wasn't excessively strong and only can be felt really up at the start of the Canyon. Nothing to be afraid of as it just floats you down stream through the canyon to a wide shallow still opening where you can climb out easily.
Plenty of different sized rocks to jump off for everyone's liking!!!! Take snacks & make a picnic there, you need to pay $3 or $4 on the weekends. Take your rubbish home!!!
Great day!
As it had rained the night prior we were worried of getting there to find the water all murky and brown, luckily it was beautiful and blue/green clear! We went quite early arriving there at 8.30am and had it to ourselves for a good hour or so jumping, swimming, and climbing the rock sides.
A local we met there told us the river has the ability to fluctuate between 4-8 metres. The river rapids current wasn't excessively strong and only can be felt really up at the start of the Canyon. Nothing to be afraid of as it just floats you down stream through the canyon to a wide shallow still opening where you can climb out easily.
Plenty of different sized rocks to jump off for everyone's liking!!!! Take snacks & make a picnic there, you need to pay $3 or $4 on the weekends. Take your rubbish home!!!
Great day!
Written July 7, 2016
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Hi everyone,
We'll be in Panama next month and since we're avid boulderers we would love to free water solo in los Cangilones de Gualaca. I've seen some places that offer guided tours for climbing: is this recommended or can you just go there and figure out some fun routes by yourself?
I suppose our safest bet is to go early (since it's the rainy season)? Any and all tips about this are more than welcome. Thanks!
Written June 26, 2022
Hi,
I would like to know how long is the walk along the canyon. How long a stay would you recommand.
Thanking you in advance
Written December 13, 2018
you can get a bus to David and another to Gualaca, it takes around 2 hours.
Written April 8, 2018
sharongabelg
Lima, Peru
Hola!!
QuerÃa saber si es que hay alguna época del año donde no se pueda ir a los cangliones? Pensaba ir a fines de noviembre y queria ver si era recomendable.
Saben si hay zona para acampar por allá?
Gracias!!!
Written September 2, 2016
Se puede ir a los cangilones en cualquier época del año, pero en la epoca lluviosa (Mayo a Diciembre aproximadamente hay que tener cuidado con las crecidas del rÃo.
En cuanto a zona de acampar como tal no hay ninguna pero si hay espacio para colocar varias tiendas de campaña a la orilla del rÃo.
Written January 9, 2017
betsycarey
Chandler, Arizona
Hi, My husband and I will be taking the bus in from David and would like to hit the ground running. We have some time to kill before we check into our hotel anyway and would like to take a trip out to the Cangilones Mini-Canyon without a tour. Ive read that it's easy to do. Any pointers and or directions you could offer? Also is there any place/lockers in town we could store our bags for the afternoon? (other than our hotel, it's not in town) Thanks a bunch!
Written June 24, 2016
You can take a bus, if you rent a car its super easy to find. No place to lock your things but we never carry valuables. We have never had a problem with anyone taking our things. We pack a lunch and bring water bottles. There is no place to eat here. Anything you want to do in panama is super easy to do, you do not need tour guides. We spend every winter there and there are tons of free things to do
Written June 27, 2016
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