Places to visit near

Gatuncillo

Gatuncillo is a town in Colón district, Panama of about 4,605 people. Within 50 km by road there are 204 places to visit: 63 forts & heritage, 29 beaches & coast and 35 churches. The must-see places are Lago Alajuela, Parque Nacional Soberanía and Summit Municipal Park.

9.2435° N, 79.6486° WPop. 4,605

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Within 30 km17 places
Within 50 km204
Must-see30
Notable217
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Gatuncillo

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:26 pm

97 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 Gatuncillo
  2. Lago Alajuelalake · 45 min
  3. Madden Damdam · 45 min
  4. Summit Municipal Parkpeak · 45 min
  5. Parque Nacional Soberaníanature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Gatún Lakelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Gatuncillo
Today’s loopGatuncilloStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Gatuncillo?

Lago Alajuela (lake, about 9 km), Parque Nacional Soberanía (nature spot, about 16 km), Summit Municipal Park (peak, about 25 km), Madden Dam (dam, about 6 km), Gatún Lake (lake, about 29 km), Pedro Miguel Locks (attraction, about 32 km).

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

204 places on Spotwander: 63 forts & heritage, 29 beaches & coast, 35 churches, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 rivers, islands & mangroves.

Which is the nearest fort to Gatuncillo?

Puerto de Isla Barro Colorado, about 28 km by road; Parque Forestal Cerro La Cruz (32 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Gatuncillo?

Playa Escondida, about 33 km by road; Playa Langosta (33 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Gatuncillo?

Start in Gatuncillo, visit Lago Alajuela, then Madden Dam, then Summit Municipal Park, then Parque Nacional Soberanía, then Gatún Lake, and drive back — about 97 km by road in all.