Chiriquí district, Panama

Places to visit near Boquerón

Boquerón is a town in Chiriquí district, Panama, home to about 1,658 people. Within 50 km by road there are 101 places to visit — 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 beaches & coast, 14 waterfalls and 28 churches. The must-see places are Macho de Monte Cascadas (26 km), Baru Volcano (42 km) and Cerro Picacho (55 km).

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Boquerón at a glance

Location
Chiriquí district, Panama
Population
about 1,658
Coordinates
8.5051° N, 82.5703° W
Places within 50 km
101 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Boquerón

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Boquerón: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Boquerón

72 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Boquerón. The closest is Cerro Colorado (4 km); the best-known is Baru Volcano (42 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Boquerón

40 beaches & coast within 100 km of Boquerón. The closest is Playa Chiriquí Viejo (27 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Boquerón

30 waterfalls within 100 km of Boquerón. The closest is La Cascada (21 km); the best-known is Macho de Monte Cascadas (26 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Boquerón

28 churches within 100 km of Boquerón. The closest is Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal M. J. (1 km); the best-known is Catedral San José (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Boquerón

19 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Boquerón. The closest is Isla San Pedro (31 km). Best time: september to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Boquerón

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Boquerón. The closest is Isla Sapo (40 km); the best-known is Reserva Forestal de Fortuna (RFF) (60 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Boquerón

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 95 km on the road.

  1. Start in Boquerón
  2. 11 km Ferrocarril de Chiriquí · heritage site, Chiriquí
  3. 23 km Macho de Monte Cascadas · waterfall, Chiriquí
  4. 7 km Petroglifo Chuspa Paraiso · heritage site, Chiriquí
  5. 27 km La Cascada · waterfall, Chiriquí
  6. 6 km Cascada · waterfall, Chiriquí
  7. 21 km Back to Boquerón

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How to reach Boquerón

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    Within 15 km of Boquerón

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Boquerón by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2272Cerro Colorado (4 km)
    Beaches & coast1140Playa Chiriquí Viejo (27 km)
    Waterfalls1430La Cascada (21 km)
    Churches2828Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal M. J. (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves719Isla San Pedro (31 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens112Isla Sapo (40 km)
    Forts & heritage79Ferrocarril de Chiriquí (11 km)
    Parks44Parque Central de Boquerón (1 km)
    Museums23Museo al Ferrocarril (22 km)
    Caves33Cueva Portón (28 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Presa Macho de Monte (26 km)
    Other attractions12Cangilones de Gualaca (38 km)

    Boquerón: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Boquerón?

    Macho de Monte Cascadas (waterfall, about 26 km), Ferrocarril de Chiriquí (heritage site, about 11 km), Petroglifo Chuspa Paraiso (heritage site, about 19 km), La Cascada (waterfall, about 21 km), Cascada (waterfall, about 21 km), Baru Volcano (viewpoint, about 42 km).

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

    101 places on Spotwander: 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 beaches & coast, 14 waterfalls, 28 churches, 7 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Boquerón?

    Cerro Colorado, about 4 km by road; Mirador De La Fresa, Cerro Punta (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Boquerón?

    Playa Chiriquí Viejo, about 27 km by road; Playa Estero Ricó (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Boquerón?

    La Cascada, about 21 km by road; Cascada (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Boquerón?

    Start in Boquerón, visit Ferrocarril de Chiriquí, then Macho de Monte Cascadas, then Petroglifo Chuspa Paraiso, then La Cascada, then Cascada, and drive back — about 95 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Boquerón?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Boquerón

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Boquerón’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Boquerón on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.