Local favourite beach · Panamá Province, Panama

Playa El Atajo

Playa El Atajo is a beach in Panamá Province, Panama.

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Playa El Atajo: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Playa El Atajo

Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

Visiting Playa El Atajo: tips

  • Swim only where lifeguards or flags show it is safe.

How to reach Playa El Atajo — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 8.31729, -78.96489. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Playa El Atajo?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Playa El Atajo?

    Nearby: Isla Contadora (river spot, 44 km), Isla del Rey (river spot, 10 km), Isleta de Algodón (viewpoint, 15 km), Isletilla de Punta Coco (viewpoint, 16 km), Punta Coco (beach, 16 km), Isla San Telmo (river spot, 17 km).