Colón district, Panama

Places to visit near Cuipo

Cuipo is a town in Colón district, Panama. Within 50 km by road there are 48 places to visit — 12 forts & heritage, 9 beaches & coast, 6 churches and 1 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Gatún Lake (31 km), Fort San Lorenzo (36 km) and Limon Bay (41 km).

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Cuipo at a glance

Location
Colón district, Panama
Coordinates
9.0690° N, 80.0488° W
Places within 50 km
48 (7 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 Cuipo

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

64 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cuipo. The closest is Puerto de Isla Barro Colorado (32 km); the best-known is Fort San Lorenzo (36 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Cuipo

43 beaches & coast within 100 km of Cuipo. The closest is Atlantic Entrance Range Rear (33 km); the best-known is Limon Bay (41 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Cuipo

40 churches within 100 km of Cuipo. The closest is Parroquia Inmaculado Corazón de María (42 km); the best-known is Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción (45 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cuipo

30 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cuipo. The closest is Punta South Range (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Cuipo

21 museums within 100 km of Cuipo. The closest is Museo de La Chorrera (45 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Cuipo

17 waterfalls within 100 km of Cuipo. The closest is Los Chorros de Trinidad (16 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Cuipo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 107 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cuipo
  2. 9 km Isla Espina · river spot, Colón
  3. 30 km Fort San Lorenzo · fort, Colón
  4. 31 km Gatún Lake · lake, Panamá Oeste
  5. 22 km Isla Gatún · river spot, Panamá Oeste
  6. 2 km Isla Tres Perros · river spot, Colón
  7. 13 km Back to Cuipo

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cuipo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1264Puerto de Isla Barro Colorado (32 km)
    Beaches & coast943Atlantic Entrance Range Rear (33 km)
    Churches640Parroquia Inmaculado Corazón de María (42 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints130Punta South Range (21 km)
    Museums121Museo de La Chorrera (45 km)
    Waterfalls317Los Chorros de Trinidad (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves914Isla Espina (9 km)
    Other attractions011Pedro Miguel Locks (60 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs38Gatún Lake (31 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27Monumento Natural Barro Colorado (33 km)
    Parks26Parque 5 de Noviembre (45 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Jama Mosque (72 km)
    Caves01Bóveda del Rio Larguillo (60 km)

    Cuipo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cuipo?

    Isla Espina (river spot, about 9 km), Gatún Lake (lake, about 31 km), Isla Gatún (river spot, about 13 km), Isla Tres Perros (river spot, about 13 km), Fort San Lorenzo (fort, about 36 km), Los Chorros de Trinidad (waterfall, about 16 km).

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

    48 places on Spotwander: 12 forts & heritage, 9 beaches & coast, 6 churches, 1 viewpoint, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cuipo?

    Puerto de Isla Barro Colorado, about 32 km by road; Fort San Lorenzo (36 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Cuipo?

    Atlantic Entrance Range Rear, about 33 km by road; Playa Lajas (36 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Cuipo?

    Parroquia Inmaculado Corazón de María, about 42 km by road; Primera Iglesia Bautista de La Chorrera (45 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cuipo?

    Start in Cuipo, visit Isla Espina, then Fort San Lorenzo, then Gatún Lake, then Isla Gatún, then Isla Tres Perros, and drive back — about 107 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cuipo?

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

    Towns near Cuipo

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Cuipo’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.