Las 300
Last update: July 9, 2022
Las 300 is the first bouldering spot and the one that is most developed with around a 100 problems.
Location
El Espave, Chame, Panamá Oeste (GPS: 8.649241, -79.875272).
Description
Las 300 is a good place to start expanding your repertoire if you are looking for a boulder place closer to Panama City. The conditions in the place are prompt to humidity, it's better to go during the dry season.
There are around 100 problems stablished and some sport routes available, in this post we will focus on some of the boulder classics of the place.
Ther rock is Basalt and the two sectors have different climbing styles so each one is very particular.
Access
We do not formally know the owner of the land. Since the place is right beside the highway, there are ways to access without stepping into private property, more detail information available in the guidebook.
There is a large population of mosquitoes and vultures around, we advise the use of anti-mosquito lotion.
Vehicles can be parked on the side of the road as long as they do not obstruct the way. There is a barb wire fence you need to cross, there is not a door for it.
Photo-illustration of the hikes.
Rules
The following are a set of rules for the general use of the areas and there preservation:
1. Pick up your trash.
2. Ask for permission if you are going to cross private property of the neighbors.
Restaurants and Accommodations
Mailors Fruit Store!!! 100% recommended, support the locals, it is the fruit store right beside the highway at the map. Other than this there is a mini super market in the next town and the Polvorete Hostel in Sajalices.
Guidebook
For more detailed information about Las 300, we invite you to download the free guidebook. This is the first edition of it, dated July 2022, courtesy of Jungle Climb.
You can download a free copy of the guidebook in the google drive linked bellow:
DOWNLOAD SPANISH VERSION HERE
Sectors
# | Sector | Type of climbing | Routes | Dificulty |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Area 51 | Bouldering | 43 | Easy to intermediate |
2 | Los Alamos | Bouldering | 36 | Easy to intermediate |
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