Cundinamarca district, Colombia

Places to visit near Apulo

Apulo is a town in Cundinamarca district, Colombia, home to about 4,084 people. Within 50 km by road there are 105 places to visit — 52 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 forts & heritage, 5 museums and 12 waterfalls. The must-see places are Tequendama Falls (42 km), Tequendama (44 km) and Aguazuque (45 km).

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

Apulo at a glance

Location
Cundinamarca district, Colombia
Population
about 4,084
Coordinates
4.5195° N, 74.5929° W
Places within 50 km
105 (4 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 Apulo

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

94 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Apulo. The closest is Alto La Cumbre (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Apulo

57 forts & heritage within 100 km of Apulo. The closest is Camino Real Quipile-San Javier (28 km); the best-known is Tequendama (44 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Apulo

28 museums within 100 km of Apulo. The closest is Museo Médico de la Lepra (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Apulo

21 waterfalls within 100 km of Apulo. The closest is La Ruidosa (17 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Apulo

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Apulo. The closest is Zoológico Santacruz (37 km); the best-known is La Isla (54 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Apulo

11 parks within 100 km of Apulo. The closest is Alameda Chucuita (53 km); the best-known is Mundo Aventura (65 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Apulo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Apulo
  2. 5 km Alto La Cumbre · viewpoint, Cundinamarca
  3. 10 km Alto Carapazo · viewpoint, Cundinamarca
  4. 8 km Alto Pan De Azucar · viewpoint, Cundinamarca
  5. 12 km Alto Polvorin · viewpoint, Cundinamarca
  6. 8 km Alto De La Pascua · viewpoint, Cundinamarca
  7. 9 km Back to Apulo

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From travellers near Apulo

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How to reach Apulo

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Apulo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints5294Alto La Cumbre (5 km)
    Forts & heritage2757Camino Real Quipile-San Javier (28 km)
    Museums528Museo Médico de la Lepra (22 km)
    Waterfalls1221La Ruidosa (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens216Zoológico Santacruz (37 km)
    Parks011Alameda Chucuita (53 km)
    Churches010Iglesia Santiago Apóstol (66 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs26Rio Magdalena (31 km)
    Beaches & coast26Isla La Margarita (39 km)
    Caves24Cueva del Mohán (28 km)
    Other attractions04TransMiCable Cable Car (63 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Misión Carismática Internacional Sede Mosquera (58 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Rio Bogotá (48 km)
    Treks01Camino Real Honda - Santafé de Bogotá (66 km)

    Apulo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Apulo?

    Alto La Cumbre (viewpoint, about 5 km), Alto Polvorin (viewpoint, about 6 km), Alto Pan De Azucar (viewpoint, about 7 km), Alto De La Pascua (viewpoint, about 9 km), Alto Carapazo (viewpoint, about 15 km), Alto de Ima (viewpoint, about 16 km).

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

    105 places on Spotwander: 52 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 forts & heritage, 5 museums, 12 waterfalls, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Apulo?

    Alto La Cumbre, about 5 km by road; Alto Polvorin (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Apulo?

    Camino Real Quipile-San Javier, about 28 km by road; Camino Real San Javier-Zipacón (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Apulo?

    Museo Médico de la Lepra, about 22 km by road; Fundación Oreste Sindici (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Apulo?

    Start in Apulo, visit Alto La Cumbre, then Alto Carapazo, then Alto Pan De Azucar, then Alto Polvorin, then Alto De La Pascua, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Apulo?

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

    Towns near Apulo

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