Places to visit near

La Arena

La Arena is a town in Herrera district, Panama of about 7,175 people. Within 50 km by road there are 125 places to visit: 57 churches, 16 beaches & coast and 6 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Parque Nacional Sarigua, Golfo de Parita and El Caño.

7.9677° N, 80.4652° WPop. 7,175

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Within 30 km104 places
Within 50 km125
Must-see8
Notable118
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from La Arena

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

70 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 La Arena
  2. Chitreheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. San Atanasiochurch · 30 min
  4. Playa Boca Paritabeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Golfo de Paritabeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Parque Nacional Sariguanature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in La Arena
Today’s loopLa ArenaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near La Arena?

Parque Nacional Sarigua (nature spot, about 12 km), Chitre (heritage site, about 5 km), Catedral San Juan Bautista (church, about 5 km), Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (church, about 7 km), Golfo de Parita (beach, about 28 km), Playa Boca Parita (beach, about 8 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of La Arena?

125 places on Spotwander: 57 churches, 16 beaches & coast, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 forts & heritage, 13 parks.

Which is the nearest church to La Arena?

Iglesia Santa Barbara Las Minas, about 1 km by road; Capilla San Martin (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to La Arena?

Playa Venao, Pedasi, about 4 km by road; Playa Boca Parita (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from La Arena?

Start in La Arena, visit Chitre, then San Atanasio, then Playa Boca Parita, then Golfo de Parita, then Parque Nacional Sarigua, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.