Chiriquí district, Panama

Places to visit near Volcán

Volcán is a town in Chiriquí district, Panama, home to about 10,286 people. Within 50 km by road there are 66 places to visit — 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 0 beaches & coast, 18 waterfalls and 0 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Macho de Monte Cascadas (13 km), Baru Volcano (14 km) and Cerro Picacho (17 km).

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Volcán at a glance

Location
Chiriquí district, Panama
Population
about 10,286
Coordinates
8.7729° N, 82.6382° W
Places within 50 km
66 (6 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 Volcán

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

84 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Volcán. The closest is Cerro Potrero de Piedra (5 km); the best-known is Baru Volcano (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Volcán

38 beaches & coast within 100 km of Volcán. The closest is Playa Estero Ricó (62 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Volcán

28 waterfalls within 100 km of Volcán. The closest is Cascada La Amenaza (13 km); the best-known is Macho de Monte Cascadas (13 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Volcán

24 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Volcán. The closest is Isla Las Almejitas (69 km). Best time: september to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Volcán

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Volcán. The closest is Bicentenario de la República - Pájaro Campana (34 km); the best-known is Zona Protectora Las Tablas (38 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Volcán

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Volcán. The closest is Monumento A Los Caidos (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Volcán

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 85 km on the road.

  1. Start in Volcán
  2. 1 km Monumento A Los Caidos · heritage site, Chiriquí
  3. 23 km Cerro Pando · viewpoint
  4. 11 km Cerro Picacho · viewpoint, Chiriquí
  5. 18 km Baru Volcano · viewpoint, Chiriquí
  6. 19 km Macho de Monte Cascadas · waterfall, Chiriquí
  7. 13 km Back to Volcán

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Volcán by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3284Cerro Potrero de Piedra (5 km)
    Beaches & coast038Playa Estero Ricó (62 km)
    Waterfalls1828Cascada La Amenaza (13 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves024Isla Las Almejitas (69 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens614Bicentenario de la República - Pájaro Campana (34 km)
    Forts & heritage49Monumento A Los Caidos (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs15Presa Macho de Monte (13 km)
    Museums24Sitio Arqueológico y Parque Temático Barriles (8 km)
    Caves34Cueva del Tigre (19 km)
    Other attractions02Cangilones de Gualaca (56 km)
    Churches01Catedral San José (57 km)

    Volcán: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Volcán?

    Macho de Monte Cascadas (waterfall, about 13 km), Baru Volcano (viewpoint, about 14 km), Cerro Picacho (viewpoint, about 17 km), Monumento A Los Caidos (heritage site, about 1 km), Cerro Pando (viewpoint, about 23 km), Cerro Potrero de Piedra (viewpoint, about 5 km).

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

    66 places on Spotwander: 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 waterfalls, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 forts & heritage, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Volcán?

    Cerro Potrero de Piedra, about 5 km by road; Cerro Aguacate (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Volcán?

    Playa Estero Ricó, about 62 km by road; Ensenada de Las Cañas (62 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Volcán?

    Cascada La Amenaza, about 13 km by road; Macho de Monte Cascadas (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Volcán?

    Start in Volcán, visit Monumento A Los Caidos, then Cerro Pando, then Cerro Picacho, then Baru Volcano, then Macho de Monte Cascadas, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Volcán?

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

    Towns near Volcán

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