Cundinamarca district, Colombia

Places to visit near Anolaima

Anolaima is a town in Cundinamarca district, Colombia, home to about 5,585 people. Within 50 km by road there are 129 places to visit — 68 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 forts & heritage, 2 museums and 16 waterfalls. The must-see places are Piedras del Tunjo Archaeological Park (21 km), Misión Carismática Internacional Sede Mosquera (42 km) and Aguazuque (45 km).

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Anolaima, Colombia
Anolaima, Cundinamarca district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Anolaima at a glance

Location
Cundinamarca district, Colombia
Population
about 5,585
Coordinates
4.8336° N, 74.4995° W
Places within 50 km
129 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Anolaima

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Anolaima: 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 Anolaima

107 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Anolaima. The closest is Alto El Huevo (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Anolaima

52 forts & heritage within 100 km of Anolaima. The closest is Camino Real Anolaima - Facatativa (13 km); the best-known is Piedras del Tunjo Archaeological Park (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Anolaima

26 museums within 100 km of Anolaima. The closest is Monumento Nacional: Estación Férrea de Facatativá (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Anolaima

19 waterfalls within 100 km of Anolaima. The closest is Cascadas Bocatoma de Villeta (18 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Anolaima

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Anolaima. The closest is Zoológico Santacruz (42 km); the best-known is La Isla (50 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • La Isla · sanctuary · Bogota, Capital District · ~50 km · Must-see
  • Meandro del Say · sanctuary · Cundinamarca · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Humedal Tibanica · sanctuary · Bogota, Capital District · ~52 km · Must-see
  • Humedal Jaboque · sanctuary · Bogota, Capital District · ~53 km · Must-see
  • Humedal de la Vaca · sanctuary · Bogota, Capital District · ~55 km · Must-see
  • Humedal de Tibabuyes · sanctuary · Bogota, Capital District · ~56 km · Must-see

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Churches near Anolaima

9 churches within 100 km of Anolaima. The closest is Iglesia Santiago Apóstol (54 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Anolaima

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 56 km on the road.

  1. Start in Anolaima
  2. 1 km Alto El Huevo · viewpoint, Cundinamarca
  3. 4 km Alto La Pachola · viewpoint, Cundinamarca
  4. 3 km Alto Morro Negro · viewpoint, Cundinamarca
  5. 9 km Alto Del Trigo · viewpoint, Cundinamarca
  6. 18 km Piedras del Tunjo Archaeological Park · heritage site, Cundinamarca
  7. 21 km Back to Anolaima

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From travellers near Anolaima

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Anolaima by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints68107Alto El Huevo (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3152Camino Real Anolaima - Facatativa (13 km)
    Museums226Monumento Nacional: Estación Férrea de Facatativá (20 km)
    Waterfalls1619Cascadas Bocatoma de Villeta (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens216Zoológico Santacruz (42 km)
    Churches09Iglesia Santiago Apóstol (54 km)
    Parks19Alameda Chucuita (50 km)
    Beaches & coast37Plaza de Toros de Zipacón (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs16Lago de La Florida (50 km)
    Other attractions03El Dorado International Airport (53 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Misión Carismática Internacional Sede Mosquera (42 km)
    Caves22La Guarida del Lobo (35 km)
    Treks11Camino Real Honda - Santafé de Bogotá (22 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Rio Bogotá (48 km)

    Anolaima: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Anolaima?

    Piedras del Tunjo Archaeological Park (heritage site, about 21 km), Alto El Huevo (viewpoint, about 1 km), Alto Del Trigo (viewpoint, about 4 km), Alto La Pachola (viewpoint, about 5 km), Alto Morro Negro (viewpoint, about 5 km), Alto Chicola (viewpoint, about 6 km).

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

    129 places on Spotwander: 68 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 forts & heritage, 2 museums, 16 waterfalls, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Anolaima?

    Alto El Huevo, about 1 km by road; Alto Del Trigo (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Anolaima?

    Camino Real Anolaima - Facatativa, about 13 km by road; Ruta del Camino Real Sasaima-Facatativá (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Anolaima?

    Monumento Nacional: Estación Férrea de Facatativá, about 20 km by road; Museo de Arte Religioso de Tenjo (49 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Anolaima?

    Start in Anolaima, visit Alto El Huevo, then Alto La Pachola, then Alto Morro Negro, then Alto Del Trigo, then Piedras del Tunjo Archaeological Park, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Anolaima?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Anolaima

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