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Chiriquí: Dolega District Promotes Cable Car Project to Boost Tourism
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Chiriquí: Dolega District Promotes Cable Car Project to Boost Tourism

From TVN Panamá · (11m ago) Spanish Positive tone

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The municipality of Dolega in Chiriquí Province, Panama, is planning to construct a cable car system to boost tourism in its highlands.
  • The project aims to leverage the region's geography, similar to popular areas like Boquete, to develop tourism in the northern part of the district.
  • Local officials have also discussed flood mitigation, acquiring new heavy machinery, and improving roads, alongside reporting a record high in municipal revenue collection for 2025 and an 8% increase in 2026.

The district of Dolega, nestled in the scenic province of Chiriquí, is charting an ambitious course for tourism development with plans for a new cable car system. Mayor Miguel Pittí has announced initiatives to harness the area's natural beauty, drawing parallels to successful tourist destinations like Boquete and Tierras Altas. This proposed teleférico aims to connect the corregimientos of Potrerillos Arriba and Rovira, offering visitors a unique vantage point and encouraging exploration of Dolega's elevated regions.

the project seeks to take advantage of the area's geography, similar to districts like Boquete and Tierras Altas, to strengthen tourism development in the northern region of Dolega.

— Miguel Pittí, Mayor of DolegaExplaining the rationale behind the cable car project.

Beyond the exciting prospect of a cable car, Dolega is also focusing on essential infrastructure and administrative improvements. Mayor Pittí highlighted ongoing flood mitigation efforts in vulnerable zones and anticipates the arrival of new heavy machinery, including motor graders, dump trucks, and excavators, to enhance the municipality's response capabilities. These practical measures are crucial for supporting both the local population and the burgeoning tourism sector.

we have already started mitigation work in areas vulnerable to flooding within the district, and we are awaiting the endorsement of the General Comptroller's Office for the delivery of new heavy machinery.

— Miguel Pittí, Mayor of DolegaDiscussing infrastructure improvements and equipment acquisition.

Financially, Dolega is experiencing a period of unprecedented growth. The municipality recorded its highest-ever revenue collection in 2025, a trend that has continued into 2026 with an impressive 8% increase compared to the previous year, amounting to over $300,000 USD. This fiscal strength not only allows for debt reduction but also fuels investments in projects like the cable car and infrastructure upgrades. The administration's proactive approach, including seeking international partnerships through recent meetings in Colombia, signals a strong commitment to sustainable development and enhancing Chiriquí's appeal as a premier tourist destination.

in 2025 the municipality registered the highest level of collection in its history, which has allowed us to reduce debt levels and make investments.

— Miguel Pittí, Mayor of DolegaReporting on the record municipal revenue collection.
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Originally published by TVN Panamá in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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