Chiriquí district, Panama

Places to visit near Sortova

Sortova is a town in Chiriquí district, Panama, home to about 1,706 people. Within 50 km by road there are 93 places to visit — 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 beaches & coast, 18 waterfalls and 5 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Macho de Monte Cascadas (20 km), Baru Volcano (39 km) and Cerro Picacho (49 km).

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Sortova at a glance

Location
Chiriquí district, Panama
Population
about 1,706
Coordinates
8.5464° N, 82.6517° W
Places within 50 km
93 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Sortova

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Sortova: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sortova

69 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sortova. The closest is Cerro Sortová (1 km); the best-known is Baru Volcano (39 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Sortova

43 beaches & coast within 100 km of Sortova. The closest is Playa Estero Ricó (30 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Sortova

30 waterfalls within 100 km of Sortova. The closest is Macho de Monte Cascadas (20 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Sortova

19 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Sortova. The closest is Isla San Pedro (41 km). Best time: september to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sortova

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sortova. The closest is Isla Sapo (51 km); the best-known is Zona Protectora Las Tablas (63 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Sortova

13 churches within 100 km of Sortova. The closest is Seventh-Day Adventist Church of Santa Fe (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Sortova

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 74 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sortova
  2. 4 km Ferrocarril de Chiriquí · heritage site, Chiriquí
  3. 18 km Cueva Portón · cave, Chiriquí
  4. 1 km Cueva Lenin · cave, Chiriquí
  5. 28 km Macho de Monte Cascadas · waterfall, Chiriquí
  6. 7 km Petroglifo Chuspa Paraiso · heritage site, Chiriquí
  7. 16 km Back to Sortova

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How to reach Sortova

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    Within 15 km of Sortova

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sortova by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2669Cerro Sortová (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1043Playa Estero Ricó (30 km)
    Waterfalls1830Macho de Monte Cascadas (20 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves519Isla San Pedro (41 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens014Isla Sapo (51 km)
    Churches1313Seventh-Day Adventist Church of Santa Fe (4 km)
    Forts & heritage89Ferrocarril de Chiriquí (4 km)
    Parks55Parque de Las Madres (5 km)
    Caves33Cueva Portón (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Central Hidroelectrica RP-490 Rio Piedras - Macho de Monte (12 km)
    Museums23Museo al Ferrocarril (34 km)
    Other attractions12Cangilones de Gualaca (48 km)

    Sortova: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sortova?

    Macho de Monte Cascadas (waterfall, about 20 km), Ferrocarril de Chiriquí (heritage site, about 4 km), Cueva Portón (cave, about 16 km), Petroglifo Chuspa Paraiso (heritage site, about 16 km), Cueva Lenin (cave, about 17 km), Baru Volcano (viewpoint, about 39 km).

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

    93 places on Spotwander: 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 beaches & coast, 18 waterfalls, 5 rivers, islands & mangroves, 13 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sortova?

    Cerro Sortová, about 1 km by road; Mirador De La Fresa, Cerro Punta (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Sortova?

    Playa Estero Ricó, about 30 km by road; Playa Chiriquí Viejo (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Sortova?

    Macho de Monte Cascadas, about 20 km by road; Cascada El Choclón (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sortova?

    Start in Sortova, visit Ferrocarril de Chiriquí, then Cueva Portón, then Cueva Lenin, then Macho de Monte Cascadas, then Petroglifo Chuspa Paraiso, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sortova?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Sortova

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Sortova’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Sortova on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.