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Ancuya

Ancuya is a town in Nariño district, Colombia of about 5,852 people. Within 50 km by road there are 164 places to visit: 49 hill stations & viewpoints, 46 churches and 25 parks. The must-see places are Galeras, Azufral and Laguna Verde.

1.2633° N, 77.5138° WPop. 5,852

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Within 30 km109 places
Within 50 km164
Must-see15
Notable93
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Galeras, viewpoint near Ancuya
Must-see

Galeras

Viewpoint · 22 km

Azufral, viewpoint near Ancuya
Must-see

Azufral

Viewpoint · 38 km

Laguna Verde, lake near Ancuya
Must-see

Laguna Verde

Lake · 38 km

Places near Ancuya by type

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One day from Ancuya

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:56 pm

57 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 Ancuya
  2. Cascada La Joaquina Sandoná Nariñowaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Cascada el Guilquewaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  4. Galerasviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Alto Bombonaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Alto Cariacoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Ancuya
Today’s loopAncuyaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ancuya?

Galeras (viewpoint, about 22 km), Cascada La Joaquina Sandoná Nariño (waterfall, about 7 km), Alto Cariaco (viewpoint, about 15 km), Cascada el Guilque (waterfall, about 15 km), Alto Bombona (viewpoint, about 16 km), Azufral (viewpoint, about 38 km).

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

164 places on Spotwander: 49 hill stations & viewpoints, 46 churches, 25 parks, 5 waterfalls, 13 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ancuya?

Cerro Gordo, about 9 km by road; Mirador La Loma (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Ancuya?

Iglesia Virgen de La Visitacion, about 1 km by road; Basílica Nuestra Señora del Rosario (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ancuya?

Start in Ancuya, visit Cascada La Joaquina Sandoná Nariño, then Cascada el Guilque, then Galeras, then Alto Bombona, then Alto Cariaco, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.