San Carlos Lagoon
San Carlos Lagoon
San Carlos Lagoon, or "La Charca" as the locals call it, is a beautiful lagoon surrounded by vegetation and vast rocky mountains. It spans 0.03 square kilometers, where many people practice fishing due to the presence of sardines and many other fish. There are no aquatic plants in the lake.
This lagoon is located in the community of La Laguna in the San Carlos district and has a temperature of 23ºC.
- Location: Panama, La Laguna village, Altos del María.
- Distance: 105 km from the capital city.
- Altitude: 800 meters above sea level.
It is true that Panama offers tourism for all tastes, and for nature and mountain lovers, there is San Carlos Lagoon. Interestingly, this lagoon is not natural; it was created by humans on the slopes of Cerro Picachu. It is also worth noting that the lagoon has an unusual green color, and its surface reflects the surrounding mountains.
In this destination, we can enjoy activities such as camping, bird watching, photographing wildlife, hiking up and down mountains on its extensive trails, and enjoying the magnificent Pacific.
