Panamá Province district, Panama

Places to visit near Panamá

Panamá is a city in Panamá Province district, Panama, home to about 408,168 people. Within 50 km by road there are 169 places to visit — 47 forts & heritage, 19 beaches & coast, 34 churches and 4 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Metropolitan Natural Park (4 km), Jama Mosque (4 km) and Conjunto Monumental de Panama Viejo (5 km).

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Panamá at a glance

Location
Panamá Province district, Panama
Population
about 408,168
Coordinates
8.9936° N, 79.5197° W
Places within 50 km
169 (21 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Panamá

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Panamá: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Panamá

63 forts & heritage within 100 km of Panamá. The closest is Ascanio Arosemena Chavez Monument (2 km); the best-known is Conjunto Monumental de Panama Viejo (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Panamá

53 beaches & coast within 100 km of Panamá. The closest is Playa de la Rampa (3 km); the best-known is Playa Punta Culebra (11 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Panamá

39 churches within 100 km of Panamá. The closest is Santuario Nacional del Corazón de María (1 km); the best-known is Iglesia de Santa Ana (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Panamá

25 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Panamá. The closest is Isla Cocoví (21 km). Best time: september to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Panamá

24 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Panamá. The closest is San Martín (2 km); the best-known is Ancón Hill (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Panamá

17 museums within 100 km of Panamá. The closest is Galería Manuel E. Amador (2 km); the best-known is Museo de Arte Contemporaneo (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Panamá

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Panamá
  2. 4 km Metropolitan Natural Park · park, Panamá Province
  3. 4 km Jama Mosque · mosque, Panamá Province
  4. 1 km Museo de Arte Contemporaneo · museum, Panamá Province
  5. 2 km Palacio de Las Garzas · heritage site, Panamá Province
  6. 10 km Conjunto Monumental de Panama Viejo · heritage site, Panamá Province
  7. 5 km Back to Panamá

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    Within 15 km of Panamá

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Panamá by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4763Ascanio Arosemena Chavez Monument (2 km)
    Beaches & coast1953Playa de la Rampa (3 km)
    Churches3439Santuario Nacional del Corazón de María (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves425Isla Cocoví (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1724San Martín (2 km)
    Museums1717Galería Manuel E. Amador (2 km)
    Other attractions1111José Martí (3 km)
    Waterfalls711Waterfalls (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs69Miraflores Locks (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Parque Nacional Camino de Cruces (11 km)
    Parks35Metropolitan Natural Park (4 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Jama Mosque (4 km)
    Caves01Bayano Caves (94 km)

    Panamá: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Panamá?

    Metropolitan Natural Park (park, about 4 km), Jama Mosque (mosque, about 4 km), Conjunto Monumental de Panama Viejo (heritage site, about 5 km), Museo de Arte Contemporaneo (museum, about 6 km), Palacio de Las Garzas (heritage site, about 6 km), Teatro Nacional (heritage site, about 6 km).

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

    169 places on Spotwander: 47 forts & heritage, 19 beaches & coast, 34 churches, 4 rivers, islands & mangroves, 17 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Panamá?

    Ascanio Arosemena Chavez Monument, about 2 km by road; Edificio Riviera (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Panamá?

    Playa de la Rampa, about 3 km by road; Playa El Tuco (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Panamá?

    Santuario Nacional del Corazón de María, about 1 km by road; Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Panamá?

    Start in Panamá, visit Metropolitan Natural Park, then Jama Mosque, then Museo de Arte Contemporaneo, then Palacio de Las Garzas, then Conjunto Monumental de Panama Viejo, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Panamá?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Panamá’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.