Las Huacas Abajo
- 2.4 mi
- round trip
- 1,196 ft
- climb
- 3,328 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Las Huacas Abajo is an out-and-back trail, 2.4 miles each way (4.8 miles round trip) in Chiriquí, Panama. It runs between about 2,550 ft and 3,330 ft above sea level, with roughly 210 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Jaramillo Abajo, about 2.2 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro Cabezón. For camping, Hostal Gaia and Buena Vista are within about 6 miles. There are 2 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Las Huacas Abajo for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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