Places to visit near

Achiote

Achiote is a town in Colón district, Panama. Within 50 km by road there are 47 places to visit: 12 forts & heritage, 11 beaches & coast and 4 churches. The must-see places are Fort San Lorenzo, Limon Bay and Gatún Lake.

9.2112° N, 80.0134° W

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Within 30 km40 places
Within 50 km47
Must-see33
Notable230
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Achiote

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:02 pm

91 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Achiote
  2. Fort San Lorenzofort · 1.5 hrs
  3. Limon Baybeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepciónchurch · 30 min
  5. Fort Randolphfort · 1.5 hrs
  6. Gatún Lakelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Achiote
Today’s loopAchioteStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Achiote?

Fort San Lorenzo (fort, about 16 km), Limon Bay (beach, about 22 km), Gatún Lake (lake, about 24 km), Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción (church, about 26 km), Colon (heritage site, about 26 km), Fort Randolph (fort, about 30 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Achiote?

47 places on Spotwander: 12 forts & heritage, 11 beaches & coast, 4 churches, 1 viewpoint, 1 waterfall.

Which is the nearest fort to Achiote?

Fort San Lorenzo, about 16 km by road; Edificio de Administración de Cristóbal (25 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Achiote?

Atlantic Entrance Range Rear, about 15 km by road; Playa Lajas (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Achiote?

Start in Achiote, visit Fort San Lorenzo, then Limon Bay, then Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción, then Fort Randolph, then Gatún Lake, and drive back — about 91 km by road in all.