Caldera River

Coordinates: 8°37′10″N 82°21′23″W / 8.61944°N 82.35639°W / 8.61944; -82.35639
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Caldera River
Native nameRío Caldera (Spanish)
Location
CountryPanama
Physical characteristics
SourceVolcán Barú
 • locationChiriqui Province, Panama
 • coordinates8°50′55″N 82°29′15″W / 8.848534°N 82.487498°W / 8.848534; -82.487498
MouthChiriqui Nuevo River
 • coordinates
8°37′10″N 82°21′23″W / 8.61944°N 82.35639°W / 8.61944; -82.35639

The Caldera River (Spanish: Rio Caldera) is a river of Panama. It passes through the town of Boquete and flows through the Volcán Barú National Park in Chiriqui. It flooded its banks in November 2008. It caused extensive damage to infrastructure and many roads had to be repaired.

External links[edit]