Places to visit near

Zangüengas

Zangüengas is a town in Panamá Oeste district, Panama. Within 50 km by road there are 145 places to visit: 30 forts & heritage, 21 churches and 21 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Gatún Lake, Parque Nacional Soberanía and Summit Municipal Park.

8.9561° N, 79.8704° W

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Within 30 km18 places
Within 50 km145
Must-see34
Notable230
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Zangüengas

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:48 pm

162 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 Zangüengas
  2. Gatún Lakelake · 45 min
  3. Parque Nacional Soberaníanature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Summit Municipal Parkpeak · 45 min
  5. El Chorro de La Chorrerawaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  6. Altos de Campana National Parknational park · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Zangüengas
Today’s loopZangüengasStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Zangüengas?

Gatún Lake (lake, about 29 km), Parque Nacional Soberanía (nature spot, about 34 km), Summit Municipal Park (peak, about 34 km), El Chorro de La Chorrera (waterfall, about 15 km), Altos de Campana National Park (national park, about 36 km), Pedro Miguel Locks (attraction, about 36 km).

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

145 places on Spotwander: 30 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 21 beaches & coast, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Zangüengas?

Puerto de Isla Barro Colorado, about 29 km by road; Fort Kobbe (40 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Zangüengas?

Primera Iglesia Bautista de La Chorrera, about 16 km by road; Iglesia San Francisco de Paula (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Zangüengas?

Start in Zangüengas, visit Gatún Lake, then Parque Nacional Soberanía, then Summit Municipal Park, then El Chorro de La Chorrera, then Altos de Campana National Park, and drive back — about 162 km by road in all.