Los Cangilones de Gualaca

Gualaca canyon was fairly easy to find by car, about 50 minutes from Boquete but well worth the trip after a morning of hiking. The canyon was a beautiful blue color and you can jump from the top of the cliff down into the water. Many locals swim there but it felt very safe. We had a lot of fun in the warm canyon water. We paid $2 USD to park our car, however if going later in the evening, no one was collecting money that we noticed on our way out. Well worth the drive!

Very nice place to stay for a couple of hours. They only charge you 2 dollars per car. If you like it quiet, don’t go in the weekend because Panamanian people like very loud music 🔊🔊

A great place to swim and enjoy ‘fish spa’. The fish literally chomp at your feet just like having a fish spa except you don’t have to pay. Water is so refreshing and clean. Canyon is deep but you can swim along the river if you can swim. It is very deep . Love our afternoon here. $2 parking per car.

Visited this place today and loved it. Being a Saturday in the summer it was packed with locals today but that’s fine. Added to the experience. It’s a very cool spot and so much fun jumping off the cliffs. The water was just the perfect temperature and it was very easy to spent a couple of hours here. Definitely worth going to and we would definitely go back. It was $4 for us (2 adults and two kids)

Real cool to jump into the canyon and let the water take you downstream. Not much to do here so use it as a beach day, but at a canyon. I coulda spent 20 minutes and then left, but was with a group who wanted to sit around for an hour or so. Definitely don't need a long time here, but you can spend as long as you want.

First time I came here it was June and the water was a bit faster and grey, but I got in and loved it. Today, 5 months later, is crystal blue and amazing. Either way you will have a good day!

Interesting natural wonder that is easy to visit on the way to or from Boquete, provided that you have your own means of transportation. We went on a weekday and were the only ones there. We also didn't have to pay an entrance fee. (Which may be different on the weekend and holidays?) Our kids loved wading into the water and adults can go for a swim in between the rock walls. Highly recommended!

Great and fun place to swim in a streaming river and jump off the rocks. Water is very clean and refreshing. Can get busy on the weekends. Not many tourists.

It is a great place to cool down, you can take a local bus to Gualaca township from David (1.70$). Then follow the sign to Los Cangilones de Gualaca, it would be another 20 minutes walking to the river.

Really nice place to visit, there is an area that looks like a mini canyon, crystalline water, and is well preserved (trashcans in the entry area, staircase access, parking area). Local law enforcement monitors the area every so often, and there is an entrance fee per vehicle which is used towards the preservation of the area.

Such a fun, off the beaten path, activity. There were several local families there. Kids jumping and playing. The water is a bit swift going into the crack so be careful with little ones or those that don't swim well. Great activity! Water is a lovely temperature as well.

A spiritual experience. A Panamanian baptism. A privilege and honor to swim and be accepted in this beautiful ancient gathering place. If the rocks could talk and they did. I found a fossil. If anyone can identify it please do so.

Amazing place to get relaxed and swim a bit. I would recommend to visit in summer (from December to March) so it isn't so full of water and could be and bit dangerous to visit for the rainy days

Great spot for a combination of unique geographical characteristics, and a leisurely dip in refreshing fresh water...several pools have been created by past visitors which divides the river into separate pools, some deep enough to dive in, some just for paddling around on a tube, and at the mid point of the mini canyon you can just float through between the walls. At the end is a large pool/lagoon type area for swimming and both banks have ample space to sit/lie or set up a picnic. And best of all...IT'S FREE!

Excellent place to visit and to spend the day. 100% recommended

It's a very nice place. Easy to reach by car, no additional costs, small parking area.

The experience is wonderful. Take care when swimming as there are rocks hidden under the water.

Totally worth going. A must stop if you are in the area. The entrance is only USD 2 per car. The river is pristine and is well kept. Suggest to go early or in weekdays to have it all for yourself.

The water was wonderful. They are improving access everyone there was friendly and courteous. I will definitely come back.

Weird crack created this natural pool. Cristaline water. Parking lot, easy to access. 2$ per car. Go on dry season only.

Attractive spot and good for swimming. Difficult to get there by public transport.