Panamá Province district, Panama

Places to visit near Caimitillo

Caimitillo is a town in Panamá Province district, Panama, home to about 1,345 people. Within 50 km by road there are 166 places to visit — 47 forts & heritage, 17 beaches & coast, 33 churches and 6 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Lago Alajuela (14 km), Summit Municipal Park (19 km) and Pedro Miguel Locks (22 km).

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Caimitillo at a glance

Location
Panamá Province district, Panama
Population
about 1,345
Coordinates
9.1556° N, 79.5397° W
Places within 50 km
166 (22 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Caimitillo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Caimitillo: 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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Forts & heritage near Caimitillo

63 forts & heritage within 100 km of Caimitillo. The closest is Parque Forestal Cerro La Cruz (15 km); the best-known is Conjunto Monumental de Panama Viejo (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Caimitillo

50 beaches & coast within 100 km of Caimitillo. The closest is Panama Canal Railway Passenger Terminal (25 km); the best-known is Playa Punta Culebra (34 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Caimitillo

39 churches within 100 km of Caimitillo. The closest is Iglesia de Santa Librada (11 km); the best-known is Templo de la Ciudad de Panamá (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Caimitillo

21 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Caimitillo. The closest is Isla Barbacoa (35 km). Best time: september to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Caimitillo

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Caimitillo. The closest is Gold Hill (21 km); the best-known is Cerro Jefe (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Caimitillo

17 museums within 100 km of Caimitillo. The closest is Explora (17 km); the best-known is Museo de Arte Contemporaneo (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Caimitillo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 88 km on the road.

  1. Start in Caimitillo
  2. 14 km Lago Alajuela · lake, Colón
  3. 26 km Summit Municipal Park · peak, Panamá Province
  4. 12 km Miraflores Locks · lake, Panamá Province
  5. 6 km Metropolitan Natural Park · park, Panamá Province
  6. 8 km Conjunto Monumental de Panama Viejo · heritage site, Panamá Province
  7. 22 km Back to Caimitillo

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    Within 15 km of Caimitillo

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Caimitillo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4763Parque Forestal Cerro La Cruz (15 km)
    Beaches & coast1750Panama Canal Railway Passenger Terminal (25 km)
    Churches3339Iglesia de Santa Librada (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves621Isla Barbacoa (35 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1520Gold Hill (21 km)
    Museums1617Explora (17 km)
    Other attractions1111Bahá'í House of Worship (14 km)
    Waterfalls711Trail to Las Cascadas River (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs69Madden Dam (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens48Parque Nacional Camino de Cruces (19 km)
    Parks35Summit Municipal Park (19 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Jama Mosque (26 km)
    Caves01Bayano Caves (91 km)

    Caimitillo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Caimitillo?

    Lago Alajuela (lake, about 14 km), Summit Municipal Park (peak, about 19 km), Pedro Miguel Locks (attraction, about 22 km), Conjunto Monumental de Panama Viejo (heritage site, about 22 km), Metropolitan Natural Park (park, about 22 km), Miraflores Locks (lake, about 23 km).

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

    166 places on Spotwander: 47 forts & heritage, 17 beaches & coast, 33 churches, 6 rivers, islands & mangroves, 15 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Caimitillo?

    Parque Forestal Cerro La Cruz, about 15 km by road; La Cruz (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Caimitillo?

    Panama Canal Railway Passenger Terminal, about 25 km by road; Playa de la Rampa (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Caimitillo?

    Iglesia de Santa Librada, about 11 km by road; Parroquia San José (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Caimitillo?

    Start in Caimitillo, visit Lago Alajuela, then Summit Municipal Park, then Miraflores Locks, then Metropolitan Natural Park, then Conjunto Monumental de Panama Viejo, and drive back — about 88 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Caimitillo?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Caimitillo

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