Panamá Province district, Panama

Places to visit near Chimán

Chimán is a town in Panamá Province district, Panama, home to about 786 people. Within 50 km by road there are 38 places to visit — 16 rivers, islands & mangroves, 13 churches, 5 beaches & coast and 1 parks. The must-see places are Isla Contadora (56 km), Bayano Lake (62 km) and Reserva Natural Punta Patiño (81 km).

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Chimán at a glance

Location
Panamá Province district, Panama
Population
about 786
Coordinates
8.6913° N, 78.6357° W
Places within 50 km
38
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 Chimán

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Chimán: 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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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Chimán

64 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Chimán. The closest is Isla Majagual (4 km); the best-known is Río Maje (9 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Chimán

64 churches within 100 km of Chimán. The closest is Iglesia Virgen de Guadalupe (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Chimán

50 beaches & coast within 100 km of Chimán. The closest is Playa San Buenaventura (32 km); the best-known is Playa Colorada (52 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Chimán

10 parks within 100 km of Chimán. The closest is Parque Central (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Chimán

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Chimán. The closest is Chucanti Private Nature Reserve (29 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Chimán

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chimán. The closest is Cerro Pechito Parado (46 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Chimán

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 230 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chimán
  2. 9 km Río Maje · river spot, Panamá Province
  3. 38 km Cerro Pechito Parado · viewpoint, Santa Fe
  4. 37 km Playa Colorada · beach, Panamá Province
  5. 90 km Isla Contadora · river spot, Panamá Province
  6. 1 km Playa de Las Suecas · beach, Panamá Province
  7. 55 km Back to Chimán

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From travellers near Chimán

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chimán by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1664Isla Majagual (4 km)
    Churches1364Iglesia Virgen de Guadalupe (20 km)
    Beaches & coast550Playa San Buenaventura (32 km)
    Parks110Parque Central (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens28Chucanti Private Nature Reserve (29 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints17Cerro Pechito Parado (46 km)
    Other attractions03Contadora Ferry Wreck Not Anymore There (55 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Bayano Lake (62 km)
    Caves02Cuevas del Lago Bayano (58 km)

    Chimán: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chimán?

    Río Maje (river spot, about 9 km), Parque Central (park, about 4 km), Isla Majagual (river spot, about 4 km), Isla Majé (river spot, about 7 km), Isla Contadora (river spot, about 56 km), Isla El Pelado (river spot, about 12 km).

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

    38 places on Spotwander: 16 rivers, islands & mangroves, 13 churches, 5 beaches & coast, 1 park, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Chimán?

    Isla Majagual, about 4 km by road; Isla Majé (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Chimán?

    Iglesia Virgen de Guadalupe, about 20 km by road; Iglesia Corazón de Jesús (35 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Chimán?

    Playa San Buenaventura, about 32 km by road; Playa de Santiago (46 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chimán?

    Start in Chimán, visit Río Maje, then Cerro Pechito Parado, then Playa Colorada, then Isla Contadora, then Playa de Las Suecas, and drive back — about 230 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chimán?

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

    Towns near Chimán

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