- Location: Chagres National Park
- Area: 50.2 square meters. km
- Entry fee: $ 10
Panama is a bright, exotic country with many natural attractions . One of them is Lake Alajuela, which is located in the Chagres National Park and is its main decoration.
general information
Lake Alajuela is not only the main decoration of the Chagres Park. Together with the Chagres River and other tributaries, this reservoir is the main source of water needed for the work of the Panama Canal . In addition, it regulates the water level in Lake Gatun . Lake Alajuela was formerly known as Madden, and only with the transition to control of the Panama Canal it was renamed Alajuela.
Recreation and entertainment on Lake Alajuela
The most popular entertainment on Lake Alajuela in Panama is rafting, water skiing, scooters and much more. Very popular and fishing on the lake, diving and, of course, swimming. Also in the territory of the Chagres National Park and the banks of Lake Alajuela in particular, camping is allowed, than many tourists enjoy and enjoy. Few where else you can easily break a tent near a beautiful lake surrounded by tropical forests.
What else to see on Lake Alajuela?
The main highlight of the Chagres National Park, on the territory of which Lake Alaquela is located, is the tribe of the Indians of Embera-Vovaan . To get to the settlement, you can swim across Lake Alajuela by boat, and then raft on the rafts along the Chagres River. After passing through the tropics, you will enter the territory of the settlement of the Indians. The tribe of Ember-vonaan is a very friendly people, carefully guarding their traditions and culture. The masters of the tribe can buy a souvenir from coconuts, or bring from Panama crafts made of wood (wicker baskets, sculptures, etc.).
When to visit Lake Alajuela?
Seasons on Lake Alajuela, as well as in the whole of Panama, are divided into dry and rainy. Dry season (summer) falls for the period from November to March, at this time the air temperature is about 25 ° C, and the amount of precipitation is minimal. In winter, at the same temperatures, rains often occur, which can greatly complicate the tour of the lake.
How do I get to Lake Alajuela?
Distance from Panama to Chagres National Park, where Alajuela Lake is located, is about 40 km, the journey time is 30-40 minutes. The entrance to the park is paid and is $ 10.
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