Panamá Province district, Panama

Places to visit near Brujas

Brujas is a town in Panamá Province district, Panama, home to about 239 people. Within 50 km by road there are 36 places to visit — 16 rivers, islands & mangroves, 9 churches, 8 beaches & coast and 1 parks. The must-see places are Reserva Natural Punta Patiño (61 km), Isla Contadora (70 km) and Bayano Lake (79 km).

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Brujas at a glance

Location
Panamá Province district, Panama
Population
about 239
Coordinates
8.5854° N, 78.5301° W
Places within 50 km
36
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Brujas

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Brujas

65 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Brujas. The closest is Isla Majé (16 km); the best-known is Río Maje (16 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Brujas

60 churches within 100 km of Brujas. The closest is Iglesia Cristo Es Amor (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Brujas

49 beaches & coast within 100 km of Brujas. The closest is Playa San Buenaventura (12 km); the best-known is Playa Colorada (33 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Brujas

9 parks within 100 km of Brujas. The closest is Parque Central (23 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Brujas

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Brujas. The closest is Chucanti Private Nature Reserve (30 km); the best-known is Reserva Natural Punta Patiño (61 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Brujas

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Brujas. The closest is Cerro Pechito Parado (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Brujas

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 165 km on the road.

  1. Start in Brujas
  2. 16 km Río Maje · river spot, Panamá Province
  3. 38 km Cerro Pechito Parado · viewpoint, Santa Fe
  4. 32 km Isla El Encanto · river spot, Chepigana
  5. 11 km Punta Playa Grande · beach, Chepigana
  6. 35 km Playa Colorada · beach, Panamá Province
  7. 33 km Back to Brujas

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Brujas by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1665Isla Majé (16 km)
    Churches960Iglesia Cristo Es Amor (24 km)
    Beaches & coast849Playa San Buenaventura (12 km)
    Parks19Parque Central (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens18Chucanti Private Nature Reserve (30 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints16Cerro Pechito Parado (31 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Bayano Lake (79 km)
    Other attractions03Wreck of the Sub Marine Explorer (61 km)
    Caves01Cuevas del Lago Bayano (78 km)

    Brujas: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Brujas?

    Río Maje (river spot, about 16 km), Cerro Pechito Parado (viewpoint, about 31 km), Playa Colorada (beach, about 33 km), Playa San Buenaventura (beach, about 12 km), Reserva Natural Punta Patiño (nature spot, about 61 km), Isla Majé (river spot, about 16 km).

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

    36 places on Spotwander: 16 rivers, islands & mangroves, 9 churches, 8 beaches & coast, 1 park, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Brujas?

    Isla Majé, about 16 km by road; Río Maje (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Brujas?

    Iglesia Cristo Es Amor, about 24 km by road; Iglesia Virgen de Fátima (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Brujas?

    Playa San Buenaventura, about 12 km by road; Playa Colorada (33 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Brujas?

    Start in Brujas, visit Río Maje, then Cerro Pechito Parado, then Isla El Encanto, then Punta Playa Grande, then Playa Colorada, and drive back — about 165 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Brujas?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Brujas

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