# Hornito Corregimiento, Gualaca District, Chiriquí Province

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Corregimiento · Gualaca District 

# Hornito

Hornito is a corregimiento of Panama in Gualaca District, Chiriquí Province. It covers **147.7 km²**. 14 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 3 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 148km²
- 3mapped services
- 1,020 mtypical elevation

## Where is Hornito?

Hornito lies in [Gualaca District](https://wherepedia.org/panama/chiriqui/gualaca/), [Chiriquí Province](https://wherepedia.org/panama/chiriqui/), [Panama](https://wherepedia.org/panama/). It borders 5 other corregimientos: [Büri](https://wherepedia.org/panama/ngobe-bugle/kankintu/buri/), [Caldera](https://wherepedia.org/panama/chiriqui/boquete/caldera/), [Emplanada de Chorcha](https://wherepedia.org/panama/ngobe-bugle/besiko/emplanada-de-chorcha/), [Gualaca](https://wherepedia.org/panama/chiriqui/gualaca/gualaca/) and [Paja de Sombrero](https://wherepedia.org/panama/chiriqui/gualaca/paja-de-sombrero/). By area it is the 113th largest of 594 corregimientos in Panama. It covers 25.5% of [Gualaca District](https://wherepedia.org/panama/chiriqui/gualaca/). The centre of Hornito is about 296 km in a straight line from Panama City, the capital. It is about 23 km from Gualaca, the main town of Gualaca District. The centre point is at 8.7123° N, 82.2022° W.

Source: [National mapping agency via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-pan).

## Things to see in and around Hornito

OpenStreetMap lists 5 named sights in Hornito: 2 viewpoints; 2 waterfalls; 1 nature reserve.

- Cabello de Angel · waterfall
- Shadow waterfall · waterfall
- Reserva Forestal de Fortuna (RFF) · nature reserve
- Mirador · viewpoint
- Quijada del Diablo · viewpoint

### Nearby, outside Hornito

- Cascada Diablo · waterfall, Büri7.5 km
- Cabello de Angel #2 · waterfall, Büri7.7 km
- Waterfalls · waterfall, Gualaca8.7 km
- Cascada Agua Viva · waterfall, Caldera11 km
- Cascada Jagüatta · waterfall, Caldera11 km
- Balneario Piedra Caliza · attraction, Caldera16 km
- Paja de Sombrero Hotsprings · hot spring, Caldera17 km
- Cangilones de Mague · attraction, Caldera18 km
- Cascada Síndigo · waterfall, Caldera19 km
- Baños Termales La Abuela · hot spring, Caldera19 km
- Petroglifos de Caldera · archaeological site, Caldera19 km

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Hornito

- Time zoneUTC−5, no daylight saving · America/Panama
- CurrencyBalboa (PAB)
- Country calling code+507
- LanguagesSpanish, English
- Plug typesType A, B · 110 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports

- Enrique Malek International Airport (DAV) · David44 km
- Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport (BOC) · Isla Colón70 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:10) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:35, sunset around 18:12).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Hornito

Open gazetteers list **14 villages, towns and localities** in Hornito. The largest with a recorded population: Entre Ríos (139). Settlements here lie between about 726 m and 2,076 m above sea level (median 1,020 m).

- Alto Frío
- Alto de La Mina
- Alto de Las Minas
- Alto de Los Pinos
- Cerro Prieto
- El Letrero
- El Letrero (p)
- Entre Ríos
- Guayabo Negro
- Lavadero
- Pueblo Nuevo
- Quebrada Nueva
- Valle Hornito
- Valle de Las Minas

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Hornito

Named natural and historic features inside Hornito, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

14 rivers and streams; 1 reservoir or tank.

- Lago Fortuna
- Quebrada Alemán
- Quebrada Bijau
- Quebrada Bonito
- Quebrada Guayabo Negro
- Quebrada Honda
- Quebrada Las Mellisas
- Quebrada Lavadero
- Quebrada Los Chorros
- Quebrada Mono
- Quebrada Nueva
- Quebrada de Frank
- Quebrada de Ortega
- Río Hornito
- Río Hornito

### Hills and mountains

5 mountains; 1 valley.

- Cerro Pata de Macho · 1,963 m
- Cerro Hornito · 1,821 m
- Cerro Prieto · 1,642 m
- Cerro Las Lajas · 1,574 m
- Valle de Hornito · 1,146 m
- Cerro La Gianera · 1,022 m

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Hornito and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Gualaca District, the warmest month is Apr (average 22 °C) and the coolest is Nov (19 °C), after allowing for this place being about 641 m higher than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 2,217 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (298 mm) and the driest Feb (28 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to April**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 20 50 

Feb 20 28 

Mar 21 42 

Apr 22 101 

May 21 285 

Jun 20 232 

Jul 20 272 

Aug 20 265 

Sep 20 238 

Oct 20 292 

Nov 19 298 

Dec 20 113 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Hornito

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Centro de Salud · Gualaca 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.53382&mlon=-82.29761#map=17/8.53382/-82.29761) 

Bank Scotiabank · Alto Boquete 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.73858&mlon=-82.43346#map=17/8.73858/-82.43346) 

Petrol pump Terpel · Gualaca 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.53695&mlon=-82.30125#map=17/8.53695/-82.30125) 

Hotel Roots Hostel · Hornito 5.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.66189&mlon=-82.21276#map=17/8.66189/-82.21276) 

Mall Plaza San Francisco · Alto Boquete 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.73843&mlon=-82.43365#map=17/8.73843/-82.43365) 

School Escuela La Soledad · Caldera 9.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.72002&mlon=-82.28560#map=17/8.72002/-82.28560) 

College Instituto Profesional y Técnico Chiriquí Grande · Punta Peña 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.91737&mlon=-82.18488#map=17/8.91737/-82.18488) 

Police station Puesto Policial de Caldera · Caldera 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.65409&mlon=-82.38044#map=17/8.65409/-82.38044) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Hornito

Places mapped inside Hornito in open map data, by type.

- Hotels2
- Restaurants1

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other corregimientos in Gualaca District

- Gualaca
- Los Angeles
- Paja de Sombrero
- Rincón

## Quick answers

- Where is Hornito?In Gualaca District, Chiriquí Province, Panama
- What borders Hornito?Büri, Caldera, Emplanada de Chorcha, Gualaca and Paja de Sombrero
- What is there to see in Hornito?Cabello de Angel, Mirador, Quijada del Diablo, Reserva Forestal de Fortuna (RFF)
- What time zone is Hornito in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Hornito?Balboa (PAB)
- What language is spoken in Hornito?Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Hornito?14 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Hornito?Settlements lie between 726 m and 2,076 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Hornito?1 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Hornito?Cerro Pata de Macho (1,963 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Hornito?December to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Hornito?Centro de Salud, about 22 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Hornito?Scotiabank, about 26 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Hornito?Terpel, about 22 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Hornito?PA020802 (OCHA common operational dataset)