Antioquia district, Colombia

Places to visit near Caicedo

Caicedo is a town in Antioquia district, Colombia, home to about 1,617 people. Within 50 km by road there are 130 places to visit — 109 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 waterfalls, 2 museums and 2 churches. The must-see places are Reserva Natural de la Sociedad Civil De Las Aves Colibri Del Sol (22 km), Iglesía Nuestra Señora de Chiquinquirá (30 km) and Salto Chorrolato (55 km).

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

Caicedo at a glance

Location
Antioquia district, Colombia
Population
about 1,617
Coordinates
6.4051° N, 75.9826° W
Places within 50 km
130 (2 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 museums and churches

Top places to visit near Caicedo

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

165 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Caicedo. The closest is Alto La Cueva (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Caicedo

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

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Museums near Caicedo

21 museums within 100 km of Caicedo. The closest is Museo Juan del Corral (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Caicedo

19 churches within 100 km of Caicedo. The closest is Parroquia San José (24 km); the best-known is Iglesía Nuestra Señora de Chiquinquirá (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Caicedo

16 forts & heritage within 100 km of Caicedo. The closest is Ruinas de Guasabra (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Caicedo

5 caves within 100 km of Caicedo. The closest is Piedra Del Oso (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Caicedo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Caicedo
  2. 3 km Alto El Tren · viewpoint, Antioquia
  3. 23 km Reserva Natural de la Sociedad Civil De Las Aves Colibri Del Sol · nature spot, Antioquia
  4. 20 km Alto Piedras Blancas · viewpoint, Antioquia
  5. 2 km Alto La Linda · viewpoint, Antioquia
  6. 3 km Alto La Cueva · viewpoint, Antioquia
  7. 2 km Back to Caicedo

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From travellers near Caicedo

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    All places near Caicedo by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Caicedo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints109165Alto La Cueva (2 km)
    Waterfalls921Cascada (21 km)
    Museums221Museo Juan del Corral (30 km)
    Churches219Parroquia San José (24 km)
    Forts & heritage316Ruinas de Guasabra (10 km)
    Other attractions07North terminal/Terminal del Norte (59 km)
    Caves35Piedra Del Oso (16 km)
    Parks05Parque La Floresta (57 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Reserva Natural de la Sociedad Civil De Las Aves Colibri Del Sol (22 km)
    Beaches & coast03Virgen del Carmen (55 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02El Charco (52 km)

    Caicedo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Caicedo?

    Reserva Natural de la Sociedad Civil De Las Aves Colibri Del Sol (nature spot, about 22 km), Alto La Cueva (viewpoint, about 2 km), Alto Piedras Blancas (viewpoint, about 3 km), Alto El Tren (viewpoint, about 3 km), Alto La Linda (viewpoint, about 4 km), Alto El Filo (viewpoint, about 7 km).

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

    130 places on Spotwander: 109 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 waterfalls, 2 museums, 2 churches, 3 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Caicedo?

    Alto La Cueva, about 2 km by road; Alto Piedras Blancas (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Caicedo?

    Cascada, about 21 km by road; Cascada Escondida (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Caicedo?

    Museo Juan del Corral, about 30 km by road; Museo de Arte Religioso (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Caicedo?

    Start in Caicedo, visit Alto El Tren, then Reserva Natural de la Sociedad Civil De Las Aves Colibri Del Sol, then Alto Piedras Blancas, then Alto La Linda, then Alto La Cueva, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Caicedo?

    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 museums and churches.

    Towns near Caicedo

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