Local favourite beach · Panamá Province, Panama

Playa Prieta

Playa Prieta is a beach in Panamá Province, Panama.

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Playa Prieta: 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 Prieta

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 Prieta: tips

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

How to reach Playa Prieta — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 8.29984, -78.89091. 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 Prieta?

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

    What are the places to visit near Playa Prieta?

    Nearby: Isla Contadora (river spot, 50 km), Isla del Rey (river spot, 7 km), Isla San Telmo (river spot, 7 km), Punta Coco (beach, 11 km), Isleta de Algodón (viewpoint, 11 km), Isletilla de Punta Coco (viewpoint, 12 km).