Bolívar district, Colombia

Places to visit near Achí

Achí is a town in Bolívar district, Colombia, home to about 8,434 people. Within 50 km by road there are 72 places to visit — 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 churches and 0 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Serrania De San Lucas (71 km), Ciénaga Grande de Magangué (94 km) and Catedral Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria (100 km).

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Achí, Colombia
Achí, Bolívar district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Achí at a glance

Location
Bolívar district, Colombia
Population
about 8,434
Coordinates
8.5695° N, 74.5571° W
Places within 50 km
72
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Achí

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Achí: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Achí

90 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Achí. The closest is Ciénaga de Pisa (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Achí

79 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Achí. The closest is Lomas De Colorado (14 km); the best-known is Alto El Gallo (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Achí

40 churches within 100 km of Achí. The closest is Iglesia San Jose De Achi (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Achí

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Achí. The closest is Canales Zenúes (61 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Achí

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Achí. The closest is La Mojana (42 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Achí

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Achí. The closest is Barrio La Playa Achi Bolivar (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Achí

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 194 km on the road.

  1. Start in Achí
  2. 21 km Alto El Gallo · viewpoint, Bolívar
  3. 20 km Alto El Tapon · viewpoint, Bolívar
  4. 47 km Ciénaga Peronillo · lake, Bolívar
  5. 64 km Ciénaga Los Monos · lake, Sucre
  6. 20 km Ciénaga de Pisa · lake, Sucre
  7. 22 km Back to Achí

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From travellers near Achí

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How to reach Achí

    All places near Achí by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Achí by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1690Ciénaga de Pisa (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3679Lomas De Colorado (14 km)
    Churches1140Iglesia San Jose De Achi (1 km)
    Forts & heritage013Canales Zenúes (61 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens113La Mojana (42 km)
    Beaches & coast312Barrio La Playa Achi Bolivar (1 km)
    Parks27Parque Central (14 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves25Isla la Envidia (17 km)
    Waterfalls13Cascada El Saltillo (45 km)
    Other attractions02Capillita (67 km)
    Museums01Entre Ríos Museo (51 km)

    Achí: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Achí?

    Alto El Gallo (viewpoint, about 21 km), Ciénaga de Pisa (lake, about 22 km), Iglesia San Jose De Achi (church, about 1 km), Barrio La Playa Achi Bolivar (beach, about 1 km), Niñas de María (church, about 1 km), Ciénaga Peronillo (lake, about 29 km).

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

    72 places on Spotwander: 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 churches, 1 sanctuary, 3 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest lake to Achí?

    Ciénaga de Pisa, about 22 km by road; Ciénaga La Veta (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Achí?

    Lomas De Colorado, about 14 km by road; Loma El Centenario (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Achí?

    Iglesia San Jose De Achi, about 1 km by road; Niñas de María (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Achí?

    Start in Achí, visit Alto El Gallo, then Alto El Tapon, then Ciénaga Peronillo, then Ciénaga Los Monos, then Ciénaga de Pisa, and drive back — about 194 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Achí?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Achí

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