Places to visit near

El Ejido

El Ejido is a town in Los Santos district, Panama of about 1,120 people. Within 50 km by road there are 131 places to visit: 56 churches, 18 beaches & coast and 11 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Parque Nacional Sarigua, Golfo de Parita and Isla Iguana.

7.9163° N, 80.3869° WPop. 1,120

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Within 30 km118 places
Within 50 km131
Must-see7
Notable104
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from El Ejido

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:53 pm

55 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 Ejido
  2. San Atanasiochurch · 30 min
  3. Catedral San Juan Bautistachurch · 30 min
  4. Parque Nacional Sariguanature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Playa La Hondabeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Isla Villariver spot · 1 hrs
  7. Back in El Ejido
Today’s loopEl EjidoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near El Ejido?

Parque Nacional Sarigua (nature spot, about 19 km), San Atanasio (church, about 5 km), Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (church, about 8 km), Catedral San Juan Bautista (church, about 9 km), Playa La Honda (beach, about 9 km), Chitre (heritage site, about 9 km).

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

131 places on Spotwander: 56 churches, 18 beaches & coast, 11 forts & heritage, 16 parks, 6 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest church to El Ejido?

Iglesia Santa Bárbara, about 1 km by road; Iglesia Fuente de Avivamiento Panamá (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to El Ejido?

Bayano, about 9 km by road; Playa La Honda (9 km) is next.

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

Start in El Ejido, visit San Atanasio, then Catedral San Juan Bautista, then Parque Nacional Sarigua, then Playa La Honda, then Isla Villa, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.