Panamá Oeste district, Panama

Places to visit near Escobal

Escobal is a town in Panamá Oeste district, Panama, home to about 1,790 people. Within 50 km by road there are 58 places to visit — 12 forts & heritage, 11 beaches & coast, 9 churches and 2 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Gatún Lake (17 km), Fort San Lorenzo (25 km) and Limon Bay (27 km).

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Escobal at a glance

Location
Panamá Oeste district, Panama
Population
about 1,790
Coordinates
9.1437° N, 79.9644° W
Places within 50 km
58 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Escobal

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Escobal: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Escobal

63 forts & heritage within 100 km of Escobal. The closest is Puerto de Isla Barro Colorado (18 km); the best-known is Fort San Lorenzo (25 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Escobal

44 beaches & coast within 100 km of Escobal. The closest is Atlantic Entrance Range Rear (19 km); the best-known is Limon Bay (27 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Escobal

39 churches within 100 km of Escobal. The closest is Parroquia Inmaculado Corazón de María (27 km); the best-known is Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Escobal

30 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Escobal. The closest is Punta South Range (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Escobal

19 museums within 100 km of Escobal. The closest is Museo de La Chorrera (44 km); the best-known is Museo de Arte Contemporaneo (63 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Escobal

18 waterfalls within 100 km of Escobal. The closest is Los Chorros de Trinidad (24 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Escobal

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 91 km on the road.

  1. Start in Escobal
  2. 6 km Isla Espina · river spot, Colón
  3. 30 km Fort San Lorenzo · fort, Colón
  4. 12 km Limon Bay · beach, Colón
  5. 25 km Gatún Lake · lake, Panamá Oeste
  6. 12 km Punta South Range · viewpoint, Panamá Oeste
  7. 6 km Back to Escobal

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Escobal by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1263Puerto de Isla Barro Colorado (18 km)
    Beaches & coast1144Atlantic Entrance Range Rear (19 km)
    Churches939Parroquia Inmaculado Corazón de María (27 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints230Punta South Range (6 km)
    Museums119Museo de La Chorrera (44 km)
    Waterfalls318Los Chorros de Trinidad (24 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1115Isla Espina (6 km)
    Other attractions012Pedro Miguel Locks (51 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs48Gatún Lake (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens28Monumento Natural Barro Colorado (19 km)
    Parks35Parque 5 de Noviembre (31 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Jama Mosque (64 km)
    Caves01Bóveda del Rio Larguillo (74 km)

    Escobal: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Escobal?

    Gatún Lake (lake, about 17 km), Fort San Lorenzo (fort, about 25 km), Punta South Range (viewpoint, about 6 km), Isla Espina (river spot, about 6 km), Limon Bay (beach, about 27 km), Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción (church, about 31 km).

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

    58 places on Spotwander: 12 forts & heritage, 11 beaches & coast, 9 churches, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest fort to Escobal?

    Puerto de Isla Barro Colorado, about 18 km by road; Fort San Lorenzo (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Escobal?

    Atlantic Entrance Range Rear, about 19 km by road; Playa Lajas (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Escobal?

    Parroquia Inmaculado Corazón de María, about 27 km by road; Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Escobal?

    Start in Escobal, visit Isla Espina, then Fort San Lorenzo, then Limon Bay, then Gatún Lake, then Punta South Range, and drive back — about 91 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Escobal?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Escobal

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