Altos de Campana National ParkPedro Miguel LocksMiraflores LocksPrimera Iglesia Bautista de La ChorreraEl Chorro de La ChorreraPlaya Leona
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La Pesa

La Pesa is a town in Panamá Oeste district, Panama of about 7,773 people. Within 50 km by road there are 153 places to visit: 34 forts & heritage, 20 churches and 25 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Altos de Campana National Park, Pedro Miguel Locks and Miraflores Locks.

8.8507° N, 79.8237° WPop. 7,773

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Within 30 km18 places
Within 50 km153
Must-see34
Notable229
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Altos de Campana National Park, national park near La Pesa
Must-see

Altos de Campana National Park

National park · 27 km

Pedro Miguel Locks, attraction near La Pesa
Must-see

Pedro Miguel Locks

Attraction · 37 km

Miraflores Locks, lake near La Pesa
Must-see

Miraflores Locks

Lake · 38 km · Panamá Province

Places near La Pesa by type

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One day from La Pesa

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:54 pm

86 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 Pesa
  2. Primera Iglesia Bautista de La Chorrerachurch · 30 min
  3. El Chorro de La Chorrerawaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  4. Playa Grandebeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Playa Leonabeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Altos de Campana National Parknational park · 2 hrs
  7. Back in La Pesa
Today’s loopLa PesaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near La Pesa?

Primera Iglesia Bautista de La Chorrera (church, about 6 km), Altos de Campana National Park (national park, about 27 km), Museo de La Chorrera (museum, about 7 km), Iglesia San Francisco de Paula (church, about 8 km), El Chorro de La Chorrera (waterfall, about 10 km), Playa Leona (beach, about 11 km).

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

153 places on Spotwander: 34 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 25 beaches & coast, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to La Pesa?

Fort Kobbe, about 34 km by road; 150 años de La Presencia China en Panamá / 華人抵達巴拿馬 150 週年紀念碑 (37 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to La Pesa?

Primera Iglesia Bautista de La Chorrera, about 6 km by road; Iglesia San Francisco de Paula (8 km) is next.

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

Start in La Pesa, visit Primera Iglesia Bautista de La Chorrera, then El Chorro de La Chorrera, then Playa Grande, then Playa Leona, then Altos de Campana National Park, and drive back — about 86 km by road in all.