Pinogana district, Panama

Places to visit near Púcuro

Púcuro is a town in Pinogana district, Panama, home to about 355 people. Within 50 km by road there are 28 places to visit — 0 beaches & coast, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 churches and 6 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Cerro Tacarcuna (37 km), Darién National Park (46 km) and Iglesia de La Miel (97 km).

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Púcuro at a glance

Location
Pinogana district, Panama
Population
about 355
Coordinates
7.9788° N, 77.4876° W
Places within 50 km
28 (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 Púcuro

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Beaches & coast near Púcuro

54 beaches & coast within 100 km of Púcuro. The closest is Punta del Inglés (73 km); the best-known is Playa Tarena (75 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Púcuro

29 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Púcuro. The closest is Cerro Setetule (32 km); the best-known is Cerro Tacarcuna (37 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Púcuro

29 churches within 100 km of Púcuro. The closest is Iglesia Católica San Fernando (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Púcuro

27 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Púcuro. The closest is Parque Omar (8 km); the best-known is Darién National Park (46 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Púcuro

14 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Púcuro. The closest is Isla La Gloria (74 km); the best-known is Isla Mangle (80 km). Best time: september to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Púcuro

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Púcuro. The closest is Ciénagas de Cacarica (54 km); the best-known is Ciénaga Peranchó (57 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Púcuro

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 212 km on the road.

  1. Start in Púcuro
  2. 37 km Cerro Tacarcuna · viewpoint, Pinogana
  3. 42 km Alto de la Guillermina · viewpoint, Chocó
  4. 9 km Los Katíos National Park · national park
  5. 11 km Palo de Las Letras · viewpoint
  6. 67 km Darién National Park · national park, Chepigana
  7. 46 km Back to Púcuro

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From travellers near Púcuro

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How to reach Púcuro

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Púcuro by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast054Punta del Inglés (73 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1029Cerro Setetule (32 km)
    Churches729Iglesia Católica San Fernando (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens627Parque Omar (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves014Isla La Gloria (74 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs012Ciénagas de Cacarica (54 km)
    Other attractions012Ciego River (74 km)
    Parks211Parque de Pinogana (33 km)
    Forts & heritage23Español (16 km)
    Waterfalls13Salto de Tilupo (49 km)
    Treks01Ruta Migrante Por Tapón del Darién Acandí (Col) - Bajo Chiquito (Pan), Peligrosa (74 km)

    Púcuro: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Púcuro?

    Cerro Tacarcuna (viewpoint, about 37 km), Darién National Park (national park, about 46 km), Palo de Las Letras (viewpoint, about 32 km), Parque Omar (nature spot, about 8 km), Los Katíos National Park (national park, about 37 km), Rio Paca 2 (nature spot, about 14 km).

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

    28 places on Spotwander: 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 churches, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 parks, 2 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest beach to Púcuro?

    Punta del Inglés, about 73 km by road; Bahía Ceverá (74 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Púcuro?

    Cerro Setetule, about 32 km by road; Palo de Las Letras (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Púcuro?

    Iglesia Católica San Fernando, about 16 km by road; Iglesia Católica San Lorenzo (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Púcuro?

    Start in Púcuro, visit Cerro Tacarcuna, then Alto de la Guillermina, then Los Katíos National Park, then Palo de Las Letras, then Darién National Park, and drive back — about 212 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Púcuro?

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

    Towns near Púcuro

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