Tolima district, Colombia

Places to visit near Ataco

Ataco is a town in Tolima district, Colombia, home to about 4,105 people. Within 50 km by road there are 130 places to visit — 106 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 churches, 3 waterfalls and 1 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Las Hermosas National Natural Park (70 km), Monumento A la Raza (91 km) and Huila Regional Archaeological Museum (92 km).

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Ataco, Colombia
Ataco, Tolima district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ataco at a glance

Location
Tolima district, Colombia
Population
about 4,105
Coordinates
3.5915° N, 75.3818° W
Places within 50 km
130
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

Top places to visit near Ataco

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ataco

145 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ataco. The closest is Vereda La Reforma, Ataco Tolima (1 km); the best-known is Alto Santa Helena (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Ataco

10 churches within 100 km of Ataco. The closest is Iglesia Nuestra Señora De Lourdes Ataco Tolima (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Ataco

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Ataco. The closest is Cascada El Salto Del Ángel (24 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Ataco

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ataco. The closest is Monumento El Indio (23 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ataco

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ataco. The closest is Reserva Natural de la Sociedad Civil Las Delicias (30 km); the best-known is Las Hermosas National Natural Park (70 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Ataco

6 parks within 100 km of Ataco. The closest is Parque Central (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Ataco

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 83 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ataco
  2. 14 km Alto Santa Helena · viewpoint, Tolima
  3. 3 km Alto De Bonde · viewpoint, Tolima
  4. 21 km Alto Cellan · viewpoint, Tolima
  5. 20 km Cascada El Salto Del Ángel · waterfall, Tolima
  6. 2 km Las Cuevas de Tuluni · cave, Tolima
  7. 23 km Back to Ataco

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    Within 15 km of Ataco

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ataco by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints106145Vereda La Reforma, Ataco Tolima (1 km)
    Churches810Iglesia Nuestra Señora De Lourdes Ataco Tolima (1 km)
    Waterfalls38Cascada El Salto Del Ángel (24 km)
    Forts & heritage18Monumento El Indio (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens48Reserva Natural de la Sociedad Civil Las Delicias (30 km)
    Other attractions17Entrada A Cerro Pacandé (37 km)
    Parks46Parque Central (1 km)
    Caves13Las Cuevas de Tuluni (23 km)
    Museums13Museo de Historia Natural La Tatacoa (44 km)
    Beaches & coast12Estadero Playa Alta (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Represa de Prado (72 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Rio Magdalena (93 km)

    Ataco: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ataco?

    Alto Santa Helena (viewpoint, about 14 km), Alto De Bonde (viewpoint, about 16 km), Alto Cellan (viewpoint, about 21 km), Las Cuevas de Tuluni (cave, about 23 km), Cascada El Salto Del Ángel (waterfall, about 24 km), Alto El Morro (viewpoint, about 25 km).

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

    130 places on Spotwander: 106 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 churches, 3 waterfalls, 1 fort, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ataco?

    Vereda La Reforma, Ataco Tolima, about 1 km by road; Sur Del Tolima (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ataco?

    Iglesia Nuestra Señora De Lourdes Ataco Tolima, about 1 km by road; Principe De Paz (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Ataco?

    Cascada El Salto Del Ángel, about 24 km by road; Cascada La Yerbabuena (47 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ataco?

    Start in Ataco, visit Alto Santa Helena, then Alto De Bonde, then Alto Cellan, then Cascada El Salto Del Ángel, then Las Cuevas de Tuluni, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ataco?

    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.

    Towns near Ataco

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