Pinogana district, Panama

Places to visit near Unión Chocó

Unión Chocó is a town in Pinogana district, Panama, home to about 9,497 people. Within 50 km by road there are 28 places to visit — 0 beaches & coast, 9 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Cerro Tacarcuna (35 km), Darién National Park (46 km) and Iglesia de La Miel (84 km).

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Unión Chocó, Panama
Unión Chocó, Pinogana district, Panama. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Unión Chocó at a glance

Location
Pinogana district, Panama
Population
about 9,497
Coordinates
8.0840° N, 77.5351° 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 Unión Chocó

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Beaches & coast near Unión Chocó

61 beaches & coast within 100 km of Unión Chocó. The closest is Punta Maniburro (68 km); the best-known is Playa de Acandi (69 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Unión Chocó

37 churches within 100 km of Unión Chocó. The closest is Iglesia Católica San Lorenzo (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Unión Chocó

28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Unión Chocó. The closest is Cerro Tacarcuna (35 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Unión Chocó

28 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Unión Chocó. The closest is Parque Omar (20 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 Unión Chocó

21 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Unión Chocó. The closest is Isla Mangle (68 km). Best time: september to february.

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Parks near Unión Chocó

12 parks within 100 km of Unión Chocó. The closest is Parque de Pinogana (21 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Unión Chocó

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 210 km on the road.

  1. Start in Unión Chocó
  2. 35 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 Unión Chocó

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How to reach Unión Chocó

    All places near Unión Chocó by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Unión Chocó by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast061Punta Maniburro (68 km)
    Churches937Iglesia Católica San Lorenzo (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints828Cerro Tacarcuna (35 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens628Parque Omar (20 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves021Isla Mangle (68 km)
    Parks312Parque de Pinogana (21 km)
    Other attractions012Tortuga Cana (69 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs05Laguna de Matusagratí (65 km)
    Forts & heritage23Español (15 km)
    Waterfalls03Salto de Tilupo (60 km)
    Treks01Ruta Migrante Por Tapón del Darién Acandí (Col) - Bajo Chiquito (Pan), Peligrosa (59 km)

    Unión Chocó: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Unión Chocó?

    Cerro Tacarcuna (viewpoint, about 35 km), Darién National Park (national park, about 46 km), Iglesia Católica San Lorenzo (church, about 9 km), Iglesia Católica San Fernando (church, about 10 km), Español (heritage site, about 15 km), Iglesia Católica Virgen de Guadalupe (church, about 18 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Unión Chocó?

    28 places on Spotwander: 9 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 parks, 2 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest beach to Unión Chocó?

    Punta Maniburro, about 68 km by road; Punta Tolo (68 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Unión Chocó?

    Iglesia Católica San Lorenzo, about 9 km by road; Iglesia Católica San Fernando (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Unión Chocó?

    Cerro Tacarcuna, about 35 km by road; Cerro (39 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Unión Chocó?

    Start in Unión Chocó, 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 210 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Unión Chocó?

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

    Towns near Unión Chocó

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