Places to visit near

El Barrito

El Barrito is a town in Veraguas district, Panama of about 212 people. Within 50 km by road there are 151 places to visit: 65 churches, 48 parks and 11 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are La Yeguada, Parque Nacional Sarigua and Golfo de Parita.

7.9606° N, 80.9480° WPop. 212

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Within 30 km141 places
Within 50 km151
Must-see5
Notable111
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from El Barrito

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:48 pm

102 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave El Barrito
  2. Basílica Menor Jesús Nazareno de Atalayachurch · 30 min
  3. San Juan de Diosheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Lago Limónlake · 45 min
  5. San Sebastiánchurch · 30 min
  6. Cerro Peñonviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in El Barrito
Today’s loopEl BarritoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near El Barrito?

Basílica Menor Jesús Nazareno de Atalaya (church, about 12 km), Cerro Peñon (viewpoint, about 15 km), Cerro Tijera (viewpoint, about 17 km), San Juan de Dios (heritage site, about 20 km), Julio Fábrega (heritage site, about 20 km), St. James the Apostle Cathedral, Santiago de Veraguas (church, about 20 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of El Barrito?

151 places on Spotwander: 65 churches, 48 parks, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 beaches & coast, 2 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest church to El Barrito?

Capilla San José, about 3 km by road; Capilla Virgen del Carmen (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to El Barrito?

Parque Sur, about 9 km by road; Llano Centro (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from El Barrito?

Start in El Barrito, visit Basílica Menor Jesús Nazareno de Atalaya, then San Juan de Dios, then Lago Limón, then San Sebastián, then Cerro Peñon, and drive back — about 102 km by road in all.