Places to visit near

El Guabo

El Guabo is a town in Colón district, Panama of about 359 people. Within 50 km by road there are 47 places to visit: 12 forts & heritage, 9 beaches & coast and 6 churches. The must-see places are Gatún Lake, Fort San Lorenzo and Limon Bay.

9.0784° N, 80.0832° WPop. 359

© OpenStreetMap contributors
Within 30 km5 places
Within 50 km47
Must-see34
Notable229
Best timeOctober to February

Start here

The 3 places worth the trip

Places near El Guabo by type

All 263 places by distance →

One day from El Guabo

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:45 pm

130 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 Guabo
  2. Los Chorros de Trinidadwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Isla Gatúnriver spot · 1 hrs
  4. Isla Espinariver spot · 1 hrs
  5. Gatún Lakelake · 45 min
  6. Fort San Lorenzofort · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in El Guabo
Today’s loopEl GuaboStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
Imagery © Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics · © OpenStreetMap contributors

Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near El Guabo?

Isla Espina (river spot, about 13 km), Gatún Lake (lake, about 35 km), Fort San Lorenzo (fort, about 36 km), Isla Gatún (river spot, about 18 km), Isla Tres Perros (river spot, about 18 km), Los Chorros de Trinidad (waterfall, about 20 km).

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

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

Which is the nearest fort to El Guabo?

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

Which is the nearest beach to El Guabo?

Atlantic Entrance Range Rear, about 35 km by road; Playa Lajas (36 km) is next.

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

Start in El Guabo, visit Los Chorros de Trinidad, then Isla Gatún, then Isla Espina, then Gatún Lake, then Fort San Lorenzo, and drive back — about 130 km by road in all.