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The Chagres Waterfall in Panama has been closed indefinitely after a landslide on Monday raised safety concerns. The Ministry of the Environment announced that access to La Cascada on the Chagres River is suspended for all visitors, without exception, until authorities determine the area is safe. The landslide injured a National Police officer who is now in stable condition following medical treatment. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the slide, including whether the October 9 earthquake may have contributed. The Ministry has issued a prohibition on entry to the La Cascada area for both nationals and foreigners. Tour operators and visitors are urged to stay away from the site because of the risk it poses to public safety. The order applies only to this sector; other sites within Chagres National Park remain open. Reopening of La Cascada will depend on a safety assessment by authorities. The waterfall is located in the tropical rainforest north of Panama City, within Chagres National Park, which spans the Panamá and Colón provinces in the eastern sector of the Panama Canal. The park is not accessible by standard road, making it a popular eco‑adventure destination. Visitors typically travel 45 minutes from Panama City along the TransÃstmica highway to Corotú Port on Lake Alajuela, then take a 30‑minute ride in a traditional indigenous motorized canoe up the Chagres River. After disembarking, a short five‑minute hike through rainforest and riverbed leads to the natural pool at the base of the waterfall. Article source: Newsroom Panama | Image credit: Newsroom Panama
The Chagres Waterfall in Panama has been closed indefinitely after a landslide on Monday raised safety concerns. The Ministry of the Environment announced that access to La Cascada on the Chagres River is suspended for all visitors, without exception, until authorities determine the area is safe. The landslide injured a National Police officer who is now in stable condition following medical treatment. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the slide, including whether the October 9 earthquake may have contributed. The Ministry has issued a prohibition on entry to the La Cascada area for both nationals and foreigners. Tour operators and visitors are urged to stay away from the site because of the risk it poses to public safety. The order applies only to this sector; other sites within Chagres National Park remain open. Reopening of La Cascada will depend on a safety assessment by authorities. The waterfall is located in the tropical rainforest north of Panama City, within Chagres National Park, which spans the Panamá and Colón provinces in the eastern sector of the Panama Canal. The park is not accessible by standard road, making it a popular eco‑adventure destination. Visitors typically travel 45 minutes from Panama City along the TransÃstmica highway to Corotú Port on Lake Alajuela, then take a 30‑minute ride in a traditional indigenous motorized canoe up the Chagres River. After disembarking, a short five‑minute hike through rainforest and riverbed leads to the natural pool at the base of the waterfall.
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