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Ambalema

Ambalema is a town in Cundinamarca district, Colombia of about 4,892 people. Within 50 km by road there are 84 places to visit: 60 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 forts & heritage and 5 waterfalls. The must-see places are Piedras del Tunjo Archaeological Park, Tequendama Falls and Aguazuque.

4.7840° N, 74.7627° WPop. 4,892

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Within 30 km10 places
Within 50 km84
Must-see62
Notable194
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Piedras del Tunjo Archaeological Park, heritage site near Ambalema
Must-see

Piedras del Tunjo Archaeological Park

Heritage site · 58 km

Tequendama Falls, waterfall near Ambalema
Must-see

Tequendama Falls

Waterfall · 71 km

Must-see

Aguazuque

Heritage site · 72 km

Places near Ambalema by type

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One day from Ambalema

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:45 pm

90 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Ambalema
  2. Isla La Margaritabeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Alto del Capoteviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Alto del Chapetónviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Alto Girosviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Alto Del Aradoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Ambalema
Today’s loopAmbalemaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ambalema?

Alto del Chapetón (viewpoint, about 8 km), Isla La Margarita (beach, about 12 km), Alto del Capote (viewpoint, about 16 km), Alto Del Arado (viewpoint, about 20 km), Alto de la Cruz (viewpoint, about 23 km), Alto Giros (viewpoint, about 23 km).

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

84 places on Spotwander: 60 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 forts & heritage, 5 waterfalls, 2 museums, 1 beach.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ambalema?

Alto del Chapetón, about 8 km by road; Alto del Capote (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Ambalema?

Armero, Un Luto Permanente, about 31 km by road; Ruinas de la Iglesia San Lorezo (32 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ambalema?

Start in Ambalema, visit Isla La Margarita, then Alto del Capote, then Alto del Chapetón, then Alto Giros, then Alto Del Arado, and drive back — about 90 km by road in all.