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Manaca Norte

Manaca Norte is a town in Chiriquí district, Panama of about 1,294 people. Within 50 km by road there are 78 places to visit: 17 beaches & coast, 6 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 waterfalls. The must-see places are Macho de Monte Cascadas, Baru Volcano and Isla Boca Brava.

8.3342° N, 82.8100° WPop. 1,294

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Within 30 km64 places
Within 50 km78
Must-see8
Notable160
Best timeOctober to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Macho de Monte Cascadas, waterfall near Manaca Norte
Must-see

Macho de Monte Cascadas

Waterfall · 56 km

Baru Volcano, viewpoint near Manaca Norte
Must-see

Baru Volcano

Viewpoint · 76 km

Isla Boca Brava, river spot near Manaca Norte
Must-see

Isla Boca Brava

River spot · 77 km

Places near Manaca Norte by type

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One day from Manaca Norte

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:21 pm

74 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 Manaca Norte
  2. Coco Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Playa El Porvenirbeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Playa Charco Azulbeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Charco Azul Baybeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Playa Estero Ricóbeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Manaca Norte
Today’s loopManaca NorteStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Manaca Norte?

Coco Beach (beach, about 5 km), Playa El Palmar (beach, about 6 km), Playa El Porvenir (beach, about 9 km), Charco Azul Bay (beach, about 10 km), Antiguo Muelle Bananero (heritage site, about 12 km), Playa Estero Ricó (beach, about 18 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Manaca Norte?

78 places on Spotwander: 17 beaches & coast, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 waterfall, 26 churches, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest beach to Manaca Norte?

Coco Beach, about 5 km by road; Playa El Palmar (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Manaca Norte?

Mirador del Muelle, about 11 km by road; Mamá Cunda (20 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Manaca Norte?

Start in Manaca Norte, visit Coco Beach, then Playa El Porvenir, then Playa Charco Azul, then Charco Azul Bay, then Playa Estero Ricó, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.