Parque Nacional Marino Isla Bastimentos (PNMIB) - Área Núcleo Reserva de la Biosfera La Amistad PanamáIsla SolarteStarfish BeachBluefieldCayo de AguaChiriquí Lagoon
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Bahía Azul

Bahía Azul is a town in Ngäbe-Buglé district, Panama of about 379 people. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit: 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 beaches & coast and 13 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Parque Nacional Marino Isla Bastimentos (PNMIB) - Área Núcleo Reserva de la Biosfera La Amistad Panamá, Isla Solarte and Starfish Beach.

9.1418° N, 81.8942° WPop. 379

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Within 30 km15 places
Within 50 km75
Must-see5
Notable96
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Parque Nacional Marino Isla Bastimentos (PNMIB) - Área Núcleo Reserva de la Biosfera La Amistad Panamá, nature spot near Bahía Azul
Must-see

Parque Nacional Marino Isla Bastimentos (PNMIB) - Área Núcleo Reserva de la Biosfera La Amistad Panamá

Nature spot · 38 km · Bocas del Toro

Must-see

Isla Solarte

River spot · 48 km · Bocas del Toro

Starfish Beach, beach near Bahía Azul
Must-see

Starfish Beach

Beach · 70 km · Bocas del Toro

Places near Bahía Azul by type

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One day from Bahía Azul

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:48 pm

102 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 Bahía Azul
  2. Bluefieldbeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Cayos Zapatillariver spot · 1 hrs
  4. Parque Nacional Marino Isla Bastimentos (PNMIB) - Área Núcleo Reserva de la Biosfera La Amistad Panamánature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Cayo de Aguariver spot · 1 hrs
  6. Chiriquí Lagoonlake · 45 min
  7. Back in Bahía Azul
Today’s loopBahía AzulStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Bahía Azul?

Bluefield (beach, about 7 km), Parque Nacional Marino Isla Bastimentos (PNMIB) - Área Núcleo Reserva de la Biosfera La Amistad Panamá (nature spot, about 38 km), Cayo de Agua (river spot, about 19 km), Chiriquí Lagoon (lake, about 23 km), Cayos Zapatilla (river spot, about 25 km), Isla Solarte (river spot, about 48 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bahía Azul?

75 places on Spotwander: 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 beaches & coast, 13 rivers, islands & mangroves, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 other attractions.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bahía Azul?

Sierra Llorona, about 5 km by road; Pico Valiente (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Bahía Azul?

Playa Raya, about 5 km by road; Bluefield (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Bahía Azul?

Start in Bahía Azul, visit Bluefield, then Cayos Zapatilla, then Parque Nacional Marino Isla Bastimentos (PNMIB) - Área Núcleo Reserva de la Biosfera La Amistad Panamá, then Cayo de Agua, then Chiriquí Lagoon, and drive back — about 102 km by road in all.