Chocó district, Colombia

Places to visit near Acandí

Acandí is a town in Chocó district, Colombia, home to about 4,840 people. Within 50 km by road there are 99 places to visit — 44 beaches & coast, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 churches and 9 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Iglesia de La Miel (25 km), Cerro Tacarcuna (48 km) and Fort Saint Andrew (68 km).

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Acandí, Colombia
Acandí, Chocó district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Acandí at a glance

Location
Chocó district, Colombia
Population
about 4,840
Coordinates
8.5116° N, 77.2772° W
Places within 50 km
99 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Acandí

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Acandí: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Beaches & coast near Acandí

98 beaches & coast within 100 km of Acandí. The closest is Santuario De Fauna Acandí, Playon Y Playona (1 km); the best-known is Playa de Acandi (0 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Acandí

39 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Acandí. The closest is Peña del Diablo (5 km); the best-known is Cabo Pino Lolo (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Acandí

35 churches within 100 km of Acandí. The closest is Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Carmen (1 km); the best-known is Iglesia de La Miel (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Acandí

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Acandí. The closest is Distrito Regional de Manejo Integrado de la Playona y la Loma de Caleta (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Acandí

16 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Acandí. The closest is Morro del Faro (1 km). Best time: september to february.

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Parks near Acandí

12 parks within 100 km of Acandí. The closest is Parque de la Tortuga Cana (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Acandí

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Acandí
  2. 1 km Playa de Acandi · beach, Chocó
  3. 9 km Playa Soledad · beach, Chocó
  4. 8 km Cabo Pino Lolo · viewpoint, Chocó
  5. 9 km Iglesia de La Miel · church, Guna Yala
  6. 9 km Bahia Aguacate · beach
  7. 16 km Back to Acandí

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From travellers near Acandí

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How to reach Acandí

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    Within 15 km of Acandí

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Acandí by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast4498Santuario De Fauna Acandí, Playon Y Playona (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1339Peña del Diablo (5 km)
    Churches435Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Carmen (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens922Distrito Regional de Manejo Integrado de la Playona y la Loma de Caleta (14 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1116Morro del Faro (1 km)
    Other attractions1215Tortuga Cana (1 km)
    Parks312Parque de la Tortuga Cana (1 km)
    Forts & heritage05Fort Saint Andrew (68 km)
    Waterfalls24Cascada La Diana (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Ciénaga El Salado (66 km)
    Museums02Casa Museo Paraidolico (69 km)
    Treks11Ruta Migrante Por Tapón del Darién Acandí (Col) - Bajo Chiquito (Pan), Peligrosa (36 km)

    Acandí: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Acandí?

    Playa de Acandi (beach, about 1 km), Iglesia de La Miel (church, about 25 km), Playa Soledad (beach, about 9 km), Bahia Aguacate (beach, about 16 km), Cabo Pino Lolo (viewpoint, about 16 km), Playa La Playeta (beach, about 23 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Acandí?

    99 places on Spotwander: 44 beaches & coast, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 churches, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest beach to Acandí?

    Santuario De Fauna Acandí, Playon Y Playona, about 1 km by road; Playa de Acandi (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Acandí?

    Peña del Diablo, about 5 km by road; Playa Amarillo (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Acandí?

    Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Carmen, about 1 km by road; Iglesia de La Miel (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Acandí?

    Start in Acandí, visit Playa de Acandi, then Playa Soledad, then Cabo Pino Lolo, then Iglesia de La Miel, then Bahia Aguacate, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Acandí?

    October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Acandí

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Acandí’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Acandí on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.