Chiriquí district, Panama

Places to visit near Guabal

Guabal is a town in Chiriquí district, Panama, home to about 147 people. Within 50 km by road there are 96 places to visit — 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 beaches & coast, 21 waterfalls and 7 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Macho de Monte Cascadas (18 km), Baru Volcano (33 km) and Cerro Picacho (47 km).

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Guabal at a glance

Location
Chiriquí district, Panama
Population
about 147
Coordinates
8.5747° N, 82.5373° W
Places within 50 km
96 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Guabal

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Guabal: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Guabal

71 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Guabal. The closest is Cerro Colorado (7 km); the best-known is Baru Volcano (33 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Guabal

34 beaches & coast within 100 km of Guabal. The closest is Playa Chiriquí Viejo (38 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Guabal

28 waterfalls within 100 km of Guabal. The closest is Cascada El Choclón (15 km); the best-known is Macho de Monte Cascadas (18 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Guabal

21 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Guabal. The closest is Isla Las Almejitas (39 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Guabal

11 churches within 100 km of Guabal. The closest is Iglesia Adventista (3 km); the best-known is Catedral San José (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Guabal

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Guabal. The closest is Isla Sapo (45 km); the best-known is Reserva Forestal de Fortuna (RFF) (52 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Guabal

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 107 km on the road.

  1. Start in Guabal
  2. 15 km Cascada El Choclón · waterfall, Chiriquí
  3. 30 km Baru Volcano · viewpoint, Chiriquí
  4. 19 km Macho de Monte Cascadas · waterfall, Chiriquí
  5. 7 km Petroglifo Chuspa Paraiso · heritage site, Chiriquí
  6. 19 km Ferrocarril de Chiriquí · heritage site, Chiriquí
  7. 17 km Back to Guabal

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    Within 15 km of Guabal

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Guabal by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3271Cerro Colorado (7 km)
    Beaches & coast734Playa Chiriquí Viejo (38 km)
    Waterfalls2128Cascada El Choclón (15 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves721Isla Las Almejitas (39 km)
    Churches1111Iglesia Adventista (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens111Isla Sapo (45 km)
    Forts & heritage79Petroglifo Chuspa Paraiso (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs36Central Hidroelectrica RP-490 Rio Piedras - Macho de Monte (9 km)
    Museums23Museo al Ferrocarril (25 km)
    Caves33Cueva Portón (31 km)
    Other attractions12Cangilones de Gualaca (33 km)
    Parks11Parque Central de Boquerón (10 km)

    Guabal: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Guabal?

    Macho de Monte Cascadas (waterfall, about 18 km), Petroglifo Chuspa Paraiso (heritage site, about 11 km), Baru Volcano (viewpoint, about 33 km), Cascada El Choclón (waterfall, about 15 km), Ferrocarril de Chiriquí (heritage site, about 17 km), Alien Meditation (heritage site, about 17 km).

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

    96 places on Spotwander: 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 beaches & coast, 21 waterfalls, 7 rivers, islands & mangroves, 11 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Guabal?

    Cerro Colorado, about 7 km by road; Cerro Guacá (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Guabal?

    Playa Chiriquí Viejo, about 38 km by road; Playa La Barqueta (39 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Guabal?

    Cascada El Choclón, about 15 km by road; La Cascada (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Guabal?

    Start in Guabal, visit Cascada El Choclón, then Baru Volcano, then Macho de Monte Cascadas, then Petroglifo Chuspa Paraiso, then Ferrocarril de Chiriquí, and drive back — about 107 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Guabal?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Guabal

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