Cerro Vigía

Panamá Province


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 a complex of bunkers built by the Americans during WWII to protect the Panama Canal in the event of Japanese invasion. The four rooftop cannons are impressive.


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2. Iglesia de San Pedro

0.71 MILES

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3. Playa Restinga

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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.

4. Isla El Morro

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

5. Fuerte Amador Resort & Marina

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6. Centro Natural Punta Culebra

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7. BioMuseo

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8. Estadio Maracaná

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