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Las Tablas, Panama
14 Oct — 15 Oct2
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Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Las Tablas. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 7 October 2024.
Cheapest month:August
Most expensive month:March
Average price in Las Tablas:S$ 76/night
Cheapest price found:S$ 29/night
Cheapest day:Sunday
Most expensive day:Wednesday
S$ 30 - S$ 143
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
S$ 36 - S$ 115
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

About Las Tablas

Serving as the capital of Los Santos province, Las Tablas lies on the Azuero Peninsula in Panama’s south. It is said to have been named after the wooden planks that were salvaged from a Spanish ship and used to build the town’s first houses. Las Tablas is a cultural centre for Panamanian folklore and is famed for its annual carnival.

Things to do in Las Tablas

One of Las Tablas’ most impressive buildings is the Iglesia Santa Librada, a whitewashed church that has become a site of Catholic pilgrimage. Constructed between 1671 and 1725, it features a beautiful Baroque facade and a steeple-topped bell tower. Step inside to explore the serene interior and see the gilded altar crafted from cedar wood.

Occupying the former home of a local statesman is the Museo Belisario Porras, which exhibits artefacts illustrating his life and legacy. While he was only president for a short period, Belisario Porras is widely revered for establishing public hospitals, constructing bridges and overseeing the opening of the Panama Canal. The museum is located a short stroll from Las Tablas’ main square and Parque Belisario Porras.

Coincide your visit to Las Tablas with the annual carnival, which sees competing teams of elaborately dressed locals parading through the streets. This is followed by festive dancing, fireworks and live music performances late into the night. Traditional folkloric costumes are a highlight of the Fiesta de la Pollera, which forms part of a four-day religious festival at the Iglesia Santa Librada.

Getting around Las Tablas

Las Tablas is around 30 minutes’ drive from Chitre and 40 minutes from Chitre Alonso Valderrama Airport, which has regular flights to Panama City. By road, the Panamanian capital is around four hours away. Regular buses connect to Las Tablas while the town centre is compact enough to explore on foot.

Facts about staying in Las Tablas

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Las Tablas to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 7 October 2024.
  • What are the best hotels in Las Tablas?

    Las Tablas is home to many highly-rated hotels, one of which is Hotel Presidente Las Tablas, which has a current rating of 8.4. For other potential stays, consider Uverito Sand Dollar B&B and Casa Heart, which can also be great places to stay in Las Tablas.

  • How much do hotels in Las Tablas cost?

    Searches in the last 72 hours suggest an average price of around S$ 67/night is normal for a hotel in Las Tablas.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Las Tablas?

    S$ 30/night is the cheapest price found for a hotel in Las Tablas by HotelsCombined users over the last 72 hours.

  • How many hotels are there in Las Tablas?

    In total, there are 33 hotels to choose from in Las Tablas, compared to 272 properties in Los Santos.

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