Panamá Province district, Panama

Places to visit near Chepo

Chepo is a town in Panamá Province district, Panama, home to about 12,912 people. Within 50 km by road there are 27 places to visit — 2 forts & heritage, 1 beaches & coast, 9 churches and 2 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Bayano Caves (32 km), Cerro Jefe (40 km) and Chagres National Park (50 km).

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Chepo at a glance

Location
Panamá Province district, Panama
Population
about 12,912
Coordinates
9.1702° N, 79.1008° W
Places within 50 km
27 (3 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 Chepo

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

52 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chepo. The closest is Avión Aeronaval (39 km); the best-known is Conjunto Monumental de Panama Viejo (58 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Chepo

37 beaches & coast within 100 km of Chepo. The closest is Balneario Mamoní (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Chepo

35 churches within 100 km of Chepo. The closest is Iglesia MCVC (1 km); the best-known is Templo Restauración De Lo Alto (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Chepo

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

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Chepo

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chepo. The closest is Mirador Cerro Pelado (38 km); the best-known is Cerro Jefe (40 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Chepo

16 museums within 100 km of Chepo. The closest is Museo de la Plaza Mayor (58 km); the best-known is Panama Canal Museum (67 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Chepo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 169 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chepo
  2. 23 km Templo Restauración De Lo Alto · church, Panamá Province
  3. 23 km Cerro Jefe · viewpoint, Panamá Province
  4. 17 km Chagres National Park · national park, Panamá Province
  5. 74 km Bayano Caves · cave, Panamá Province
  6. 29 km Balneario Mamoní · beach, Panamá Province
  7. 3 km Back to Chepo

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How to reach Chepo

    All places near Chepo by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chepo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage252Avión Aeronaval (39 km)
    Beaches & coast137Balneario Mamoní (3 km)
    Churches935Iglesia MCVC (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves219Isla Chepillo (31 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints217Mirador Cerro Pelado (38 km)
    Museums016Museo de la Plaza Mayor (58 km)
    Other attractions111Tocumen International Airport (42 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs27Presa Bayano (30 km)
    Waterfalls37Cascada el Vigía (42 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Narganá Wilderness Area (42 km)
    Parks14Parque Central San Cristóbal (2 km)
    Caves22Bayano Caves (32 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Jama Mosque (66 km)

    Chepo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chepo?

    Balneario Mamoní (beach, about 3 km), Bayano Caves (cave, about 32 km), Cerro Jefe (viewpoint, about 40 km), Templo Restauración De Lo Alto (church, about 23 km), Iglesia MCVC (church, about 1 km), San Cristóbal (church, about 1 km).

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

    27 places on Spotwander: 2 forts & heritage, 1 beach, 9 churches, 2 rivers, islands & mangroves, 2 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Chepo?

    Avión Aeronaval, about 39 km by road; Santa María la Antigua (50 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Chepo?

    Balneario Mamoní, about 3 km by road; Cocuyé Abajo (53 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Chepo?

    Iglesia MCVC, about 1 km by road; San Cristóbal (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chepo?

    Start in Chepo, visit Templo Restauración De Lo Alto, then Cerro Jefe, then Chagres National Park, then Bayano Caves, then Balneario Mamoní, and drive back — about 169 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chepo?

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

    Towns near Chepo

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