Playa Chame

Panamá Province


The beach on the southern side of the peninsula has lovely tan sand and a wilderness backdrop. The area is notorious for stingrays, though, so swim with caution and shuffle your feet while walking out.


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Nearby Panamá Province attractions

2. Cerro Vigía

15.25 MILES

At 307m, the island's highest point, this 'peak' offers fabulous views across the island and out to the sea from its mirador. Also here are the remains of…

3. Iglesia de San Pedro

15.94 MILES

Founded in 1550, the Church of St Peter is the second-oldest church in the western hemisphere after the one in Natá in Coclé Province. Inside there is…

4. Playa Restinga

16.21 MILES

Right (north) of the pier as you arrive by boat, Taboga's main beach links to the tiny Isla El Morro at low tide by a sandbar.

5. Isla El Morro

16.4 MILES

This island off Taboga’s northeast coast contains an English cemetery and a monument erected by the Pacific Steamship Company, which had its headquarters…

6. Centro Natural Punta Culebra

23.44 MILES

Ideal for families, CEM is operated by the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI). This informative marine museum features two small aquariums and…

7. Fuerte Amador Resort & Marina

23.58 MILES

At the end of Isla Flamenco, this complex contains a two-story shopping center, a marina, a cruise-ship terminal and a number of restaurants and bars. At…

8. BioMuseo

23.91 MILES

Celebrating Panama as the land bridge that has permitted astonishing biodiversity in the region, this world-class museum is a visual feast. Exhibits tell…

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