Cauca district, Colombia

Places to visit near Balboa

Balboa is a town in Cauca district, Colombia, home to about 6,272 people. Within 50 km by road there are 74 places to visit — 43 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 churches, 10 parks and 4 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Petacas (83 km), Las Ánimas (83 km) and Doña Juana (85 km).

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Balboa, Colombia
Balboa, Cauca district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Balboa at a glance

Location
Cauca district, Colombia
Population
about 6,272
Coordinates
2.0418° N, 77.2165° W
Places within 50 km
74
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Balboa

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

118 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Balboa. The closest is Vda la Primavera (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Balboa

33 churches within 100 km of Balboa. The closest is Parroquia Sagrado Corazón de Jesús (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Balboa

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

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Forts & heritage near Balboa

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Balboa. The closest is Vivienda de Don Bernabe (31 km); the best-known is Casa de Isabel Imbachi (32 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Balboa

7 waterfalls within 100 km of Balboa. The closest is Cascada (67 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Balboa

6 beaches & coast within 100 km of Balboa. The closest is Patacore (37 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Balboa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 208 km on the road.

  1. Start in Balboa
  2. 41 km Construcion Abandonada de Colegio · heritage site, Cauca
  3. 9 km Casa de Isabel Imbachi · heritage site, Cauca
  4. 79 km Alto Cuchilla · viewpoint, Nariño
  5. 28 km Barrio Villa Paz · viewpoint, Cauca
  6. 11 km Alto Socovón · viewpoint, Cauca
  7. 40 km Back to Balboa

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Balboa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints43118Vda la Primavera (5 km)
    Churches1233Parroquia Sagrado Corazón de Jesús (19 km)
    Parks1018Parque Central (1 km)
    Forts & heritage49Vivienda de Don Bernabe (31 km)
    Other attractions38Aliaza Crisitiana (30 km)
    Waterfalls07Cascada (67 km)
    Beaches & coast26Patacore (37 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Sierras De Los Rocha (66 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Represa Hidromayo (57 km)
    Caves03Gruta Nuestra Señora de Lourdes (91 km)
    Temples02Santuario Virgen de la Playa (58 km)

    Balboa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Balboa?

    Parque Central (park, about 1 km), Vda la Primavera (viewpoint, about 5 km), Vda Galania (viewpoint, about 6 km), Casa de Isabel Imbachi (heritage site, about 32 km), Barrio Villa Paz (viewpoint, about 34 km), Cerro Palado (viewpoint, about 12 km).

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

    74 places on Spotwander: 43 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 churches, 10 parks, 4 forts & heritage, 3 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Balboa?

    Vda la Primavera, about 5 km by road; Vda Galania (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Balboa?

    Parroquia Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, about 19 km by road; Centro Misionero Bethesda Santa Cruz (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Balboa?

    Parque Central, about 1 km by road; Parque Principal (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Balboa?

    Start in Balboa, visit Construcion Abandonada de Colegio, then Casa de Isabel Imbachi, then Alto Cuchilla, then Barrio Villa Paz, then Alto Socovón, and drive back — about 208 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Balboa?

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

    Towns near Balboa

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