Chiriqui
The Province of Chiriqui
The province of Chiriquí is located in the extreme southeastern end of the Republic of Panama. It offers visitors a variety of natural landscapes, from coastal plains to rugged mountain peaks.
On the north Chiriqui borders with the Province of Bocas del Toro, to the South with the Pacific Ocean and to the east with the Province of Veraguas and to the West with Costa Rica. Its diverse climate and topography make Chiriquí one of the most productive provinces of the country. The coffee and oranges from Boquete are considered the best, as are the strawberries from Cerro Punta.
The Highlands of Chiriqui are of volcanic origin and these occupy most for the territory along the Central Mountain Range. The cool highland climate is characteristic of the more elevated areas of the Province; mainly enjoyed in Cerro Punta, Volcan and Boquete. In these zones the rainfall is abundant, almost nine months out of the year, all of which contribute nicely to the climate of this region.
David is the capital of the province and has a population of about 120,000 and is the countries 3rd most populated city. The town center is known as Barrio Bolivar, and within the town center stands the Saint Joseph Cathedral. David is a colonial town, and one of its many attractions is the Jose de Obaldia History and Art Museum in honor of the founder of the province. David, the transportation hub of the province, is also the third largest city in the Republic.
David is known for its beautiful colonial architecture. One of its main attractions is the Museum of History and Art José de Obaldía, named in memory of the founder of the province. The museum is open from Monday to Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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