Places to visit near

Platanilla

Platanilla is a town in Panamá Province district, Panama. Within 50 km by road there are 30 places to visit: 3 rivers, islands & mangroves, 20 churches and 1 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Bayano Lake, Reserva Natural Punta Patiño and Bayano Caves.

8.8280° N, 78.3843° W

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Within 30 km16 places
Within 50 km30
Must-see4
Notable29
Best timeSeptember to February

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One day from Platanilla

3 stops, one loop, back by 3:32 pm

191 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 Platanilla
  2. Cerro Pechito Paradoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Río Majeriver spot · 1 hrs
  4. Bayano Lakelake · 45 min
  5. Back in Platanilla
Today’s loopPlatanillaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Platanilla?

Iglesia Virgen del Carmen (church, about 2 km), Capilla Virgen de Fátima (church, about 4 km), Iglesia Corazón de Jesús (church, about 6 km), Río Maje (river spot, about 32 km), Cerro Pechito Parado (viewpoint, about 32 km), Iglesia Virgen de Fátima (church, about 9 km).

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

30 places on Spotwander: 3 rivers, islands & mangroves, 20 churches, 1 beach, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 parks.

Which is the nearest river spot to Platanilla?

Río Maje, about 32 km by road; Isla Majagual (41 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Platanilla?

Iglesia Virgen del Carmen, about 2 km by road; Capilla Virgen de Fátima (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Platanilla?

Start in Platanilla, visit Cerro Pechito Parado, then Río Maje, then Bayano Lake, and drive back — about 191 km by road in all.