Macaracas, PanamaParque Nacional SariguaGolfo de ParitaParque Nacional Cerro HoyaCapillaCerro ChupaSan Pedro Apóstol
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Macaracas

Macaracas is a town in Los Santos district, Panama of about 2,224 people. Within 50 km by road there are 181 places to visit: 121 churches, 12 beaches & coast and 10 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Parque Nacional Sarigua, Golfo de Parita and Parque Nacional Cerro Hoya.

7.7317° N, 80.5536° WPop. 2,224

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Within 30 km119 places
Within 50 km181
Must-see6
Notable92
Best timeOctober to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Parque Nacional Sarigua, nature spot near Macaracas
Must-see

Parque Nacional Sarigua

Nature spot · 46 km · Herrera

Golfo de Parita, beach near Macaracas
Must-see

Golfo de Parita

Beach · 63 km · Coclé

Must-see

Parque Nacional Cerro Hoya

Nature spot · 71 km · Veraguas

Places near Macaracas by type

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One day from Macaracas

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:15 pm

110 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 Macaracas
  2. Cerro Chupaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. San Pedro Apóstolchurch · 30 min
  4. Loma Del Rosarioviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Cerro Quemaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Cerro Canajaguaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Macaracas
Today’s loopMacaracasStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Macaracas?

Capilla (church, about 2 km), Cerro Chupa (viewpoint, about 8 km), San Pedro Apóstol (church, about 15 km), Cerro Canajagua (viewpoint, about 22 km), Cerro Quema (viewpoint, about 24 km), Loma Del Rosario (viewpoint, about 25 km).

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

181 places on Spotwander: 121 churches, 12 beaches & coast, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 forts & heritage, 12 parks.

Which is the nearest church to Macaracas?

San Juan Bautista, about 1 km by road; Capilla (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Macaracas?

El Taguara, about 1 km by road; Playa Boca Parita (42 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Macaracas?

Start in Macaracas, visit Cerro Chupa, then San Pedro Apóstol, then Loma Del Rosario, then Cerro Quema, then Cerro Canajagua, and drive back — about 110 km by road in all.