Changuinola is a city in the
Bocas del Toro Province of
Panama. Changuinola is the capital of the
Changuinola District and home to 31,223 people as of 2010. The city attracts tourists as a popular gateway to
Bocas del Toro.
Almirante and
Chiriqui Grande are also gateways to Bocas del Toro. People frequently visit Almirante and Changuinola while traveling between Bocas del Toro and Costa Rica. Tourism and agriculture are major industries. Changuinola and the surrounding area have numerous banana plantations.