Panamá Province district, Panama

Places to visit near Tocumen

Tocumen is a town in Panamá Province district, Panama, home to about 50,844 people. Within 50 km by road there are 159 places to visit — 46 forts & heritage, 16 beaches & coast, 32 churches and 3 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Conjunto Monumental de Panama Viejo (18 km), Cerro Jefe (20 km) and Metropolitan Natural Park (26 km).

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Tocumen, Panama
Tocumen, Panamá Province district, Panama. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Tocumen at a glance

Location
Panamá Province district, Panama
Population
about 50,844
Coordinates
9.0894° N, 79.3831° W
Places within 50 km
159 (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 Tocumen

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tocumen: 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 Tocumen

63 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tocumen. The closest is Avión Aeronaval (1 km); the best-known is Conjunto Monumental de Panama Viejo (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Tocumen

52 beaches & coast within 100 km of Tocumen. The closest is Playa de la Rampa (24 km); the best-known is Playa Punta Culebra (32 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Tocumen

39 churches within 100 km of Tocumen. The closest is Iglesia del Niño Jesus (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Tocumen

28 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Tocumen. The closest is Isla Chepillo (40 km). Best time: september to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tocumen

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tocumen. The closest is Mirador Cerro Pelado (16 km); the best-known is Cerro Jefe (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Tocumen

17 museums within 100 km of Tocumen. The closest is Museo de la Plaza Mayor (18 km); the best-known is Panama Canal Museum (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Tocumen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 73 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tocumen
  2. 1 km Avión Aeronaval · heritage site, Panamá Province
  3. 1 km Iglesia del Niño Jesus · church, Panamá Province
  4. 1 km Parroquia Espíritu Santo · church, Panamá Province
  5. 18 km Cerro Jefe · viewpoint, Panamá Province
  6. 34 km Conjunto Monumental de Panama Viejo · heritage site, Panamá Province
  7. 18 km Back to Tocumen

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How to reach Tocumen

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    Within 15 km of Tocumen

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tocumen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4663Avión Aeronaval (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1652Playa de la Rampa (24 km)
    Churches3239Iglesia del Niño Jesus (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves328Isla Chepillo (40 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1720Mirador Cerro Pelado (16 km)
    Museums1617Museo de la Plaza Mayor (18 km)
    Other attractions1111Tocumen International Airport (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs510Lago Cerro Azul (12 km)
    Waterfalls68Trail to Las Cascadas River (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens38Parque Nacional Camino de Cruces (29 km)
    Parks35Metropolitan Natural Park (26 km)
    Caves02Bayano Caves (72 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Jama Mosque (27 km)

    Tocumen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tocumen?

    Conjunto Monumental de Panama Viejo (heritage site, about 18 km), Cerro Jefe (viewpoint, about 20 km), Avión Aeronaval (heritage site, about 1 km), Iglesia del Niño Jesus (church, about 3 km), Tocumen International Airport (attraction, about 3 km), Parroquia Espíritu Santo (church, about 4 km).

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

    159 places on Spotwander: 46 forts & heritage, 16 beaches & coast, 32 churches, 3 rivers, islands & mangroves, 17 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tocumen?

    Avión Aeronaval, about 1 km by road; Santa María la Antigua (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Tocumen?

    Playa de la Rampa, about 24 km by road; Playa El Tuco (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Tocumen?

    Iglesia del Niño Jesus, about 3 km by road; Parroquia Espíritu Santo (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tocumen?

    Start in Tocumen, visit Avión Aeronaval, then Iglesia del Niño Jesus, then Parroquia Espíritu Santo, then Cerro Jefe, then Conjunto Monumental de Panama Viejo, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tocumen?

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

    Towns near Tocumen

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