Gualaca, PanamaReserva Forestal de Fortuna (RFF)Isla Boca BravaMacho de Monte CascadasCangilones de GualacaCerro PeladoCerro Meca Alto
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Gualaca

Gualaca is a town in Chiriquí district, Panama of about 3,453 people. Within 50 km by road there are 127 places to visit: 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 beaches & coast and 17 waterfalls. The must-see places are Reserva Forestal de Fortuna (RFF), Isla Boca Brava and Macho de Monte Cascadas.

8.5301° N, 82.2996° WPop. 3,453

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Within 30 km74 places
Within 50 km127
Must-see8
Notable158
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Reserva Forestal de Fortuna (RFF), nature spot near Gualaca
Must-see

Reserva Forestal de Fortuna (RFF)

Nature spot · 30 km

Isla Boca Brava, river spot near Gualaca
Must-see

Isla Boca Brava

River spot · 45 km

Macho de Monte Cascadas, waterfall near Gualaca
Must-see

Macho de Monte Cascadas

Waterfall · 47 km

Places near Gualaca by type

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One day from Gualaca

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:08 pm

95 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 Gualaca
  2. Waterfallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Reserva Forestal de Fortuna (RFF)nature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Cerro Peladoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. La Cascadawaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  6. Cascadawaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Gualaca
Today’s loopGualacaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Gualaca?

Cangilones de Gualaca (attraction, about 2 km), Reserva Forestal de Fortuna (RFF) (nature spot, about 30 km), Cerro Pelado (viewpoint, about 14 km), Cerro Meca Alto (viewpoint, about 15 km), La Cascada (waterfall, about 17 km), Cascada (waterfall, about 18 km).

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

127 places on Spotwander: 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 beaches & coast, 17 waterfalls, 14 rivers, islands & mangroves, 18 churches.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gualaca?

Cerro La Caja, about 9 km by road; Cerro El Vigia (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Gualaca?

Isla Bajo Pipón, about 40 km by road; Boca de San Pedro (40 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Gualaca?

Start in Gualaca, visit Waterfalls, then Reserva Forestal de Fortuna (RFF), then Cerro Pelado, then La Cascada, then Cascada, and drive back — about 95 km by road in all.