Antioquia district, Colombia

Places to visit near Andes

Andes is a town in Antioquia district, Colombia, home to about 16,419 people. Within 50 km by road there are 71 places to visit — 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 waterfalls, 3 churches and 2 museums. The must-see places are Basílica Menor La Inmaculada Concepción (12 km), Cerro San Nicolás (29 km) and Farallones De Citara (36 km).

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Andes, Colombia
Andes, Antioquia district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Andes at a glance

Location
Antioquia district, Colombia
Population
about 16,419
Coordinates
5.6561° N, 75.8788° W
Places within 50 km
71 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Andes

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Andes: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Andes

156 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Andes. The closest is Alto La Venada (9 km); the best-known is Cerro San Nicolás (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Andes

51 waterfalls within 100 km of Andes. The closest is Cascada Chorro Blanco (7 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Andes

22 churches within 100 km of Andes. The closest is Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes (1 km); the best-known is Basílica Menor La Inmaculada Concepción (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Andes

12 museums within 100 km of Andes. The closest is Museo de Arte Religioso (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Andes

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Andes. The closest is Casa Caida (30 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Andes

5 caves within 100 km of Andes. The closest is Entrada Cueva del Esplendor (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Andes

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 87 km on the road.

  1. Start in Andes
  2. 29 km Cerro San Nicolás · viewpoint, Antioquia
  3. 36 km Alto La Venada · viewpoint, Antioquia
  4. 3 km Cascada Chorro Blanco · waterfall, Antioquia
  5. 8 km Basílica Menor La Inmaculada Concepción · church, Antioquia
  6. 11 km Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes · church, Antioquia
  7. 0 km Back to Andes

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How to reach Andes

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Andes by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints39156Alto La Venada (9 km)
    Waterfalls2151Cascada Chorro Blanco (7 km)
    Churches322Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes (1 km)
    Museums212Museo de Arte Religioso (23 km)
    Forts & heritage110Casa Caida (30 km)
    Caves45Entrada Cueva del Esplendor (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens04Páramo de Sonsón (87 km)
    Beaches & coast13Playón del Rio (35 km)
    Parks03Parque del Artista (82 km)
    Other attractions02South terminal/Terminal Sur (88 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01La Fe (82 km)

    Andes: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Andes?

    Basílica Menor La Inmaculada Concepción (church, about 12 km), Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes (church, about 1 km), Cascada Chorro Blanco (waterfall, about 7 km), Cerro San Nicolás (viewpoint, about 29 km), Alto La Venada (viewpoint, about 9 km), Sparkle (waterfall, about 9 km).

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

    71 places on Spotwander: 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 waterfalls, 3 churches, 2 museums, 1 fort.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Andes?

    Alto La Venada, about 9 km by road; Atardecer Hermoso (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Andes?

    Cascada Chorro Blanco, about 7 km by road; Sparkle (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Andes?

    Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes, about 1 km by road; Basílica Menor La Inmaculada Concepción (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Andes?

    Start in Andes, visit Cerro San Nicolás, then Alto La Venada, then Cascada Chorro Blanco, then Basílica Menor La Inmaculada Concepción, then Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes, and drive back — about 87 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Andes?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Andes

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