Chiriquí district, Panama

Places to visit near Bugaba

Bugaba is a town in Chiriquí district, Panama, home to about 3,263 people. Within 50 km by road there are 85 places to visit — 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 beaches & coast, 8 waterfalls and 25 churches. The must-see places are Macho de Monte Cascadas (28 km), Baru Volcano (47 km) and Cerro Picacho (57 km).

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Bugaba, Panama
Bugaba, Chiriquí district, Panama. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bugaba at a glance

Location
Chiriquí district, Panama
Population
about 3,263
Coordinates
8.4825° N, 82.6199° W
Places within 50 km
85 (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 Bugaba

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bugaba: 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 Bugaba

71 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bugaba. The closest is Mirador De La Fresa, Cerro Punta (4 km); the best-known is Cerro San Cristóbal (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Bugaba

43 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bugaba. The closest is Playa Chiriquí Viejo (22 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Bugaba

30 waterfalls within 100 km of Bugaba. The closest is Cascada (27 km); the best-known is Macho de Monte Cascadas (28 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Bugaba

25 churches within 100 km of Bugaba. The closest is Iglesia Bautista Casa de Oración Brisas del Río (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Bugaba

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

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bugaba

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bugaba. The closest is Isla Sapo (42 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Bugaba

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 106 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bugaba
  2. 22 km Petroglifo Chuspa Paraiso · heritage site, Chiriquí
  3. 7 km Macho de Monte Cascadas · waterfall, Chiriquí
  4. 23 km Ferrocarril de Chiriquí · heritage site, Chiriquí
  5. 27 km Playa Estero Ricó · beach, Chiriquí
  6. 5 km Playa Chiriquí Viejo · beach, Chiriquí
  7. 22 km Back to Bugaba

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    Within 15 km of Bugaba

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bugaba by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1471Mirador De La Fresa, Cerro Punta (4 km)
    Beaches & coast1143Playa Chiriquí Viejo (22 km)
    Waterfalls830Cascada (27 km)
    Churches2525Iglesia Bautista Casa de Oración Brisas del Río (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves719Isla San Pedro (31 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens114Isla Sapo (42 km)
    Forts & heritage89Ferrocarril de Chiriquí (6 km)
    Parks55Parque (5 km)
    Caves23Cueva Portón (23 km)
    Museums23Museo al Ferrocarril (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Presa Macho de Monte (29 km)
    Other attractions12Cangilones de Gualaca (45 km)

    Bugaba: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bugaba?

    Ferrocarril de Chiriquí (heritage site, about 6 km), Macho de Monte Cascadas (waterfall, about 28 km), Playa Chiriquí Viejo (beach, about 22 km), Petroglifo Chuspa Paraiso (heritage site, about 22 km), Playa Estero Ricó (beach, about 23 km), Cueva Portón (cave, about 23 km).

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

    85 places on Spotwander: 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 beaches & coast, 8 waterfalls, 25 churches, 7 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bugaba?

    Mirador De La Fresa, Cerro Punta, about 4 km by road; Cerro Sortová (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Bugaba?

    Playa Chiriquí Viejo, about 22 km by road; Playa Estero Ricó (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Bugaba?

    Cascada, about 27 km by road; La Cascada (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bugaba?

    Start in Bugaba, visit Petroglifo Chuspa Paraiso, then Macho de Monte Cascadas, then Ferrocarril de Chiriquí, then Playa Estero Ricó, then Playa Chiriquí Viejo, and drive back — about 106 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bugaba?

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

    Towns near Bugaba

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