Sendero El Convento
- 1.0 mi
- loop
- 953 ft
- climb
- 3,288 ft
- high point
- Loop
- route
Sendero El Convento is a 1.0-mile loop in Coclé, Panama. It runs between about 2,820 ft and 3,290 ft above sea level, with roughly 950 ft of climbing over the route. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is La Mesa, about 1.4 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro Caracoral, Cerro Gaital and Cerro Pilón. Chorro macho and Chorro El Escondido are within about 3 miles. For camping, Lago La Laguna is within about 6 miles. There are 3 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 Sendero El Convento for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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