Barro Blanco
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Dam in Chiriqui, Panama
Barro Blanco is a gravity dam on the Tabasara River in the Chiriqui Province of Panama. It began generating in 2017 with capacity of 28.56 MW. Although the government had authorized the dam, it suspended construction in February 2015 after protests. The President of the Republic authorized the partial restart of construction in August 2015, but prohibited the filling of the reservoir pending a final agreement. Important issues concerning the dam are controversial, such as the question whether the indigenous communities in the area initially had expressed their support or their opposition to the dam's construction and how well they had been informed about the project and its impacts prior to expressing their views.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 8.233, -81.617
- Timezone
- America/Panama
Overview of Barro Blanco
In Panama, Barro Blanco stands out as a destination. The activity mix leans towards nature and sports. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Barro Blanco
Nature in Barro Blanco
(1)Looking for nature? Barro Blanco has Wildlife. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Barro Blanco's own activity tags.
Sports in Barro Blanco
(1)Under sports, Barro Blanco is tagged with Hunting. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Barro Blanco's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Barro Blanco
Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Panama first, then drive or cycle into Barro Blanco. The local time zone is America/Panama.
Similar destinations
Places near Barro Blanco that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Barro Blanco known for?
- Barro Blanco is mainly a destination for nature and sports, set in Panama.
- What can you do in Barro Blanco?
- You can plan around Wildlife and Hunting in Barro Blanco. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Barro Blanco?
- Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
- Where is Barro Blanco located?
- Administratively, Barro Blanco sits in Panama — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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