Places to visit near

La Peña

La Peña is a town in Veraguas district, Panama of about 2,223 people. Within 50 km by road there are 162 places to visit: 60 churches, 58 parks and 13 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are La Yeguada, El Caño and Parque Nacional Sarigua.

8.1278° N, 81.0269° WPop. 2,223

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Within 30 km150 places
Within 50 km162
Must-see4
Notable107
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from La Peña

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:11 pm

117 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 Peña
  2. Regional de Veraguasmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Basílica Menor Jesús Nazareno de Atalayachurch · 30 min
  4. Lago Limónlake · 45 min
  5. El Salto de San Franciscochurch · 30 min
  6. Cascada de Lajaswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in La Peña
Today’s loopLa PeñaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near La Peña?

Regional de Veraguas (museum, about 7 km), Juan D. Arosemena (heritage site, about 7 km), St. James the Apostle Cathedral, Santiago de Veraguas (church, about 7 km), Ángel Ernesto Reira P. Angueto (heritage site, about 7 km), Julio Fábrega (heritage site, about 7 km), San Juan de Dios (heritage site, about 8 km).

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

162 places on Spotwander: 60 churches, 58 parks, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 waterfalls, 2 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest church to La Peña?

Iglesia San Antonio, about 4 km by road; Capilla Virgen del Carmen (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to La Peña?

Uso Público, about 5 km by road; Señorial Urracá (6 km) is next.

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

Start in La Peña, visit Regional de Veraguas, then Basílica Menor Jesús Nazareno de Atalaya, then Lago Limón, then El Salto de San Francisco, then Cascada de Lajas, and drive back — about 117 km by road in all.