Touring Punta Alegre in Panama
Punta Alegre in the region of Darién is located in Panama - some 99 mi or ( 159 km ) South-East of Panama City , the country's capital city .
Time in Punta Alegre is now 05:42 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " America/Panama " with a UTC offset of -5 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Quibdó, Montería, Medellín, Manizales, and Barranquilla. Being here already, consider visiting Quibdó . Check out our recommendations for Punta Alegre ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Bay of San Miguel
The Bay of San Miguel (Spanish: Golfo de San Miguel) is located on the Pacific coast of Darién, a district of eastern Panama. Bay is located at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:8.3194444|N|78.3086111|W||||| | |name= }}. It is fed by the Tuira River. At its southern end is Cape Garachiné (also known as Point Garachina), and at its northern end is Punta San Lorenzo (a.k.a. Cape Gardo).
Located at 8.32 -78.31 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
La Palma, Darién
La Palma is located at the mouth of the Río Tuira, where the wide river meets the Golfo de San Miguel. The Chucunaque joins the Tuira farther south. La Palma is the provincial capital of Darién Province and the most populous town in the region. However, despite its lofty position as capital of the largest province in Panama, La Palma is literally a one-street town. Tourism is becoming one of the town's main industries.
Located at 8.41 -78.15 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Chepigana District
Chepigana District is a district (distrito) of Darién Province in Panama. The population according to the 2000 census was 27,461. The district covers a total area of 7,309 km². The capital lies at the city of La Palma.
Located at 8.41 -78.15 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
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