Boca Chica, Chiriquí facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Boca Chica
Town and corregimiento
Boca Chica Location in Panama
Country	Panama
Province	Chiriquí
District	San Lorenzo
Area
• Land	88 km2 (34 sq mi)
Population  (2010)
• Total	441
• Density	5/km2 (10/sq mi)
	Population density calculated based on land area.
Time zone	UTC−5 (EST)

Boca Chica is a small town in Panama. It is located in the Chiriquí Province, within the San Lorenzo District. In 2010, about 441 people lived there. The town covers an area of 88 square kilometers (about 34 square miles).

Boca Chica is a special place because it's the main starting point for exploring the beautiful islands in the Gulf of Chiriquí.

Discover Boca Chica

There is only one road that leads to Boca Chica. This road was paved in 2008, making it easier to reach the town. The road ends at the Pedregal River estuary, right across from Boca Brava island.

Fun Activities

Boca Chica is famous for its amazing sport fishing. Many businesses in the area are set up to help people enjoy this activity. You can find lots of different fish here, like black marlin, dorado (also known as mahi-mahi), and tuna.

Fishing Tournaments

Boca Chica even hosts a big fishing event! It's called the Annual International Jigging and Popping Tournament. The first one was held on June 11, 2009. Imagine catching a huge 130-pound yellowfin tuna and winning a $10,000 prize!

A Growing Community

Because Boca Chica is such a popular spot for fishing and island adventures, more and more people are choosing to visit or even live there. This has led to a growing community of people from other countries.

Getting Around

Boca Chica is also a favorite stop for people traveling by sailboat and powerboat. It's a safe place to anchor your boat and get supplies. You can easily reach the larger city of David and the town of Pedregal from here. Pedregal has a regional airport, and there are several bus lines that serve the area.

See also

In Spanish: Boca Chica (Chiriquí) para niños