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Things to see in Volcán - Caizán (Panama): 12 places and when to go
Volcán - Caizán is a town in Panama, and this site lists 12 places in and around it, mainly Nature (11), Mountains (10), Museums and art (1). The best known are Cerro Picacho, Cerro Pando and Cerro Aguacate. The best time to come is December to March; also possible: April to August and November. In June there are 12 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 29. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Panama · 8.7921, -82.6913
- Places
- 12 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (11) · Mountains (10) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- December to March.
- Also possible
- April to August and November.
- Nearest airport
- BOC Isla Colón, 78 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Cerro Picacho, at 2,986 m.
What to see in Volcán - Caizán
The places in and around Volcán - Caizán, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Cerro PicachoMountain in Chiriquí Province, Panama13 km
- Cerro PandoMountain in Costa Rica15 km
- Cerro AguacateMountain in Chiriquí Province, Panama9.9 km
- Cerro CatalinaMountain in Panama7.9 km
- Cerro PelónMountain in Panama11 km
- Cerro PelotaMountain in Panama12 km
- Cerro Pon La OllaMountain in Panama6.7 km
- Cerro Potrero de PiedraMountain in Panama5.7 km
- Cerro Silla de PandoMountain in Panama4.9 km
- Cerro TotumaMountain in Panama12 km
- Sitio Arqueológico y parque temático BarrilesMuseum4 m
- Volcán TisingalVolcano11 km
When to go to Volcán - Caizán
The best time to visit Volcán - Caizán is December to March; also possible: April to August and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time11:32
- FebBest time11:43
- MarBest time11:57
- AprPossible12:12
- MayPossible12:24
- JunPossible12:31
- JulPossible12:28
- AugPossible12:17
- SepBetter not12:03
- OctBetter not11:48
- NovPossible11:35
- DecBest time11:29
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 29. In January, 12 of the 12 places are at their best.
When to go to Panama in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Volcán - Caizán
The nearest main airport is Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport (BOC, Isla Colón), 78 km as the crow flies. How to get around Panama (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Paja de Sombrero6 places41 km
- El Valle de Antón7 places283 km
- Colón, Panama18 places316 km
- Balboa, Panama12 places344 km
- Panama City22 places348 km
And all of Panama, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Volcán - Caizán?
The best known: Cerro Picacho, Cerro Pando, Cerro Aguacate, Cerro Catalina, Cerro Pelón. In all, 12 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Volcán - Caizán?
December to March; also possible: April to August and November. In June there are 12 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 29.
How do you get to Volcán - Caizán?
The nearest main airport is Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport (BOC), 78 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Volcán - Caizán as the destination and these 12 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
- PanamaBefore travelling to Panama: 8 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism for up to 90 days.
- Nature135 places for nature in Panama, from La Amistad International Park to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December to March. Each with its own season by altitude and
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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