Panamá Province district, Panama

Places to visit near Chepillo

Chepillo is a town in Panamá Province district, Panama, home to about 255 people. Within 50 km by road there are 41 places to visit — 13 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 6 beaches & coast and 3 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Isla Contadora (47 km), Conjunto Monumental de Panama Viejo (50 km) and Cerro Jefe (52 km).

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Chepillo at a glance

Location
Panamá Province district, Panama
Population
about 255
Coordinates
8.9540° N, 79.1286° W
Places within 50 km
41 (2 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 Chepillo

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

47 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chepillo. The closest is Avión Aeronaval (39 km); the best-known is Conjunto Monumental de Panama Viejo (50 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Chepillo

34 churches within 100 km of Chepillo. The closest is Templo Restauración De Lo Alto (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Chepillo

31 beaches & coast within 100 km of Chepillo. The closest is Balneario Mamoní (31 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Chepillo

22 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Chepillo. The closest is Isla Chepillo (1 km). Best time: september to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Chepillo

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chepillo. The closest is Mirador Cerro Pelado (49 km); the best-known is Cerro Jefe (52 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Chepillo

17 museums within 100 km of Chepillo. The closest is Museo de la Plaza Mayor (50 km); the best-known is Panama Canal Museum (56 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Chepillo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 222 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chepillo
  2. 1 km Isla Chepillo · river spot, Panamá Province
  3. 47 km Isla Contadora · river spot, Panamá Province
  4. 82 km Conjunto Monumental de Panama Viejo · heritage site, Panamá Province
  5. 35 km Templo Restauración De Lo Alto · church, Panamá Province
  6. 26 km Balneario Mamoní · beach, Panamá Province
  7. 31 km Back to Chepillo

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chepillo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1347Avión Aeronaval (39 km)
    Churches1134Templo Restauración De Lo Alto (29 km)
    Beaches & coast631Balneario Mamoní (31 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves322Isla Chepillo (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints217Mirador Cerro Pelado (49 km)
    Museums117Museo de la Plaza Mayor (50 km)
    Other attractions211Tocumen International Airport (39 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs27Presa Bayano (46 km)
    Waterfalls07Trail to Las Cascadas River (51 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens06Parque Nacional Camino de Cruces (64 km)
    Parks03Parque Calzada De Amador (55 km)
    Caves12Cuevas del Lago Bayano (49 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Jama Mosque (56 km)

    Chepillo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chepillo?

    Isla Chepillo (river spot, about 1 km), Isla Contadora (river spot, about 47 km), Templo Restauración De Lo Alto (church, about 29 km), Conjunto Monumental de Panama Viejo (heritage site, about 50 km), Balneario Mamoní (beach, about 31 km), Cerro Jefe (viewpoint, about 52 km).

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

    41 places on Spotwander: 13 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 6 beaches & coast, 3 rivers, islands & mangroves, 2 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Chepillo?

    Avión Aeronaval, about 39 km by road; Santa María la Antigua (46 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Chepillo?

    Templo Restauración De Lo Alto, about 29 km by road; Parroquia Espíritu Santo (38 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Chepillo?

    Balneario Mamoní, about 31 km by road; Playa Galeón (46 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chepillo?

    Start in Chepillo, visit Isla Chepillo, then Isla Contadora, then Conjunto Monumental de Panama Viejo, then Templo Restauración De Lo Alto, then Balneario Mamoní, and drive back — about 222 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chepillo?

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

    Towns near Chepillo

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