Places to visit near

El Coco

El Coco is a town in Coclé district, Panama of about 1,017 people. Within 50 km by road there are 137 places to visit: 36 churches, 12 beaches & coast and 22 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Penonomé, Iglesia San Juan Bautista and El Caño.

8.3972° N, 80.3500° WPop. 1,017

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Within 30 km97 places
Within 50 km137
Must-see10
Notable116
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from El Coco

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:21 pm

174 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 Coco
  2. Golfo de Paritabeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Sitio Conteheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. El Cañoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Penonoméchurch · 30 min
  6. El Valleviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in El Coco
Today’s loopEl CocoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near El Coco?

Penonomé (church, about 17 km), Iglesia San Juan Bautista (church, about 17 km), El Caño (heritage site, about 21 km), Golfo de Parita (beach, about 34 km), Miraflores Park (park, about 15 km), Museo de la Historia y la Tradición Penonomeña (Museo de Penonomé) (museum, about 17 km).

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

137 places on Spotwander: 36 churches, 12 beaches & coast, 22 forts & heritage, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 parks.

Which is the nearest church to El Coco?

Capilla del Jobo, about 6 km by road; Iglesia Amantes de Su Presencia (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to El Coco?

Playa Los Azules, about 11 km by road; Playa Juan Hombrón (23 km) is next.

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

Start in El Coco, visit Golfo de Parita, then Sitio Conte, then El Caño, then Penonomé, then El Valle, and drive back — about 174 km by road in all.