Colón district, Honduras

Places to visit near Tocoa

Tocoa is a town in Colón district, Honduras, home to about 30,785 people. Within 50 km by road there are 93 places to visit — 27 churches, 26 parks, 16 beaches & coast and 9 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Parque Nacional Capiro y Calentura (30 km), Catedral San Juan Bautista (33 km) and Fortaleza de Santa Bárbara (34 km).

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Tocoa, Honduras
Tocoa, Colón district, Honduras. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Tocoa at a glance

Location
Colón district, Honduras
Population
about 30,785
Coordinates
15.6833° N, 86.0000° W
Places within 50 km
93 (4 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 and parks

Top places to visit near Tocoa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tocoa: 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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Churches near Tocoa

43 churches within 100 km of Tocoa. The closest is Tabernáculo de Ayuno y Oración (2 km); the best-known is Catedral San Juan Bautista (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Tocoa

33 parks within 100 km of Tocoa. The closest is Jardin (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Tocoa

26 beaches & coast within 100 km of Tocoa. The closest is Playa Coca Cola Pto Cortes (32 km); the best-known is Punta Caxinas (48 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tocoa

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tocoa. The closest is La Abisinia Tocoa Colon (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tocoa

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tocoa. The closest is Parque Nacional Montaña de Botaderos Carlos Escaleras Mejía (28 km); the best-known is Parque Nacional Capiro y Calentura (30 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Tocoa

9 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Tocoa. The closest is North East Cay (73 km); the best-known is Cayo Cochino Mayor (75 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Tocoa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 107 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tocoa
  2. 28 km Laguna Limpia · lake, Colón
  3. 8 km Parque Nacional Capiro y Calentura · nature spot, Colón
  4. 5 km Catedral San Juan Bautista · church, Colón
  5. 1 km Fortaleza de Santa Bárbara · heritage site, Colón
  6. 17 km Punta Caxinas · beach, Colón
  7. 48 km Back to Tocoa

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How to reach Tocoa

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    Within 15 km of Tocoa

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tocoa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2743Tabernáculo de Ayuno y Oración (2 km)
    Parks2633Jardin (3 km)
    Beaches & coast1626Playa Coca Cola Pto Cortes (32 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints921La Abisinia Tocoa Colon (22 km)
    Other attractions218Grave Of William Walker (33 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens39Parque Nacional Montaña de Botaderos Carlos Escaleras Mejía (28 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves09North East Cay (73 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs57Laguna Limpia (28 km)
    Museums24Museo y Piscinas Naturales Riveras del Pedregal (32 km)
    Waterfalls14Cascada Poza del Gallo (40 km)
    Forts & heritage22Fortaleza de Santa Bárbara (34 km)
    Caves01Cueva Salada (89 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Mezquita Asslam de Honduras (64 km)

    Tocoa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tocoa?

    Parque Nacional Capiro y Calentura (nature spot, about 30 km), Catedral San Juan Bautista (church, about 33 km), Fortaleza de Santa Bárbara (heritage site, about 34 km), Tabernáculo de Ayuno y Oración (church, about 2 km), Ministerio Apostolico y Profetico Linaje Santo (church, about 2 km), Minivice (church, about 2 km).

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

    93 places on Spotwander: 27 churches, 26 parks, 16 beaches & coast, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Tocoa?

    Tabernáculo de Ayuno y Oración, about 2 km by road; Ministerio Apostolico y Profetico Linaje Santo (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Tocoa?

    Jardin, about 3 km by road; Area Verde (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Tocoa?

    Playa Coca Cola Pto Cortes, about 32 km by road; Playa Linda (33 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tocoa?

    Start in Tocoa, visit Laguna Limpia, then Parque Nacional Capiro y Calentura, then Catedral San Juan Bautista, then Fortaleza de Santa Bárbara, then Punta Caxinas, and drive back — about 107 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tocoa?

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

    Towns near Tocoa

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