Chiriquí district, Panama

Places to visit near David

David is a town in Chiriquí district, Panama, home to about 81,957 people. Within 50 km by road there are 110 places to visit — 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 beaches & coast, 9 waterfalls and 22 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Isla Boca Brava (38 km), Macho de Monte Cascadas (43 km) and Reserva Forestal de Fortuna (RFF) (52 km).

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David, Panama
David, Chiriquí district, Panama. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

David at a glance

Location
Chiriquí district, Panama
Population
about 81,957
Coordinates
8.4273° N, 82.4309° W
Places within 50 km
110 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near David

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Hill stations & viewpoints near David

57 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of David. The closest is Rio Sereno Renacimiento (1 km); the best-known is Cerro San Cristóbal (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near David

37 beaches & coast within 100 km of David. The closest is Chiriqui, Playa Hermosa (1 km); the best-known is Boca de San Pedro (21 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near David

27 waterfalls within 100 km of David. The closest is Cascada (8 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near David

25 forts & heritage within 100 km of David. The closest is Mahatma Gandhi (1 km); the best-known is Candanedo Family Home (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near David

19 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of David. The closest is Isla Las Almejitas (15 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near David

17 churches within 100 km of David. The closest is Iglesia de Dios Ministerial de JesuCristo Internacional (1 km); the best-known is Catedral San José (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from David

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 10 km on the road.

  1. Start in David
  2. 1 km Candanedo Family Home · heritage site, Chiriquí
  3. 1 km Catedral San José · church, Chiriquí
  4. 1 km Monumento A Simón Bolivar · heritage site, Chiriquí
  5. 4 km Cerro San Cristóbal · viewpoint, Chiriquí
  6. 2 km Museo al Ferrocarril · museum, Chiriquí
  7. 1 km Back to David

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    Within 15 km of David

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near David by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1157Rio Sereno Renacimiento (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1637Chiriqui, Playa Hermosa (1 km)
    Waterfalls927Cascada (8 km)
    Forts & heritage2225Mahatma Gandhi (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1619Isla Las Almejitas (15 km)
    Churches1717Iglesia de Dios Ministerial de JesuCristo Internacional (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens310Parque de Las Naciones (1 km)
    Museums46Museo del Barrio y Antigüedades La Casona (1 km)
    Parks55Benito Juárez G. (1 km)
    Other attractions34Sede Bahai (1 km)
    Caves13Cueva Portón (50 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Presa Macho de Monte (44 km)
    Temples11Ministerio Templo El Aposento Alto (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Soka Gakkai Internacional de Panamá (1 km)

    David: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near David?

    Candanedo Family Home (heritage site, about 1 km), Museo al Ferrocarril (museum, about 1 km), Catedral San José (church, about 1 km), Monumento A Simón Bolivar (heritage site, about 1 km), Cerro San Cristóbal (viewpoint, about 3 km), Antigua Panaderia Jiménez (heritage site, about 5 km).

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

    110 places on Spotwander: 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 beaches & coast, 9 waterfalls, 22 forts & heritage, 16 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to David?

    Rio Sereno Renacimiento, about 1 km by road; La Cordillera Volcan (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to David?

    Chiriqui, Playa Hermosa, about 1 km by road; Boca de San Pedro (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to David?

    Cascada, about 8 km by road; La Cascada (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from David?

    Start in David, visit Candanedo Family Home, then Catedral San José, then Monumento A Simón Bolivar, then Cerro San Cristóbal, then Museo al Ferrocarril, and drive back — about 10 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near David?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near David

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