Places to visit near

Punta de Burica

Punta de Burica is a town in Chiriquí district, Panama of about 1,360 people. Within 50 km by road there are 47 places to visit: 16 beaches & coast, 7 churches and 3 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Isla Boca Brava and Macho de Monte Cascadas.

8.0333° N, 82.8667° WPop. 1,360

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Within 30 km19 places
Within 50 km47
Must-see2
Notable91
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from Punta de Burica

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:15 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 Punta de Burica
  2. La Mellizabeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Antiguo Muelle Bananeroheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Playa El Palmarbeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Charco Azul Baybeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Playa Estero Ricóbeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Punta de Burica
Today’s loopPunta de BuricaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Punta de Burica?

Isla Burica (river spot, about 3 km), Burica Island (island, about 3 km), La Melliza (beach, about 22 km), Playa Charco Azul (beach, about 23 km), Punta de Burica (beach, about 1 km), Viuda Negra (river spot, about 5 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Punta de Burica?

47 places on Spotwander: 16 beaches & coast, 7 churches, 3 rivers, islands & mangroves, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest beach to Punta de Burica?

Punta de Burica, about 1 km by road; Punta Gorda (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Punta de Burica?

Salón del Reino de Los Testigos de Jehová, about 9 km by road; Iglesia de La Peña (27 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Punta de Burica?

Start in Punta de Burica, visit La Melliza, then Antiguo Muelle Bananero, then Playa El Palmar, then Charco Azul Bay, then Playa Estero Ricó, and drive back — about 110 km by road in all.