Santander district, Colombia

Places to visit near Capitanejo

Capitanejo is a town in Santander district, Colombia, home to about 3,791 people. Within 50 km by road there are 72 places to visit — 51 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 forts & heritage, 4 waterfalls and 3 museums. The must-see places are Vuelta al Cocuy (53 km), Ritacuba Blanco (55 km) and Acuaparque Nacional del Chicamocha (56 km).

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Capitanejo, Colombia
Capitanejo, Santander district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Capitanejo at a glance

Location
Santander district, Colombia
Population
about 3,791
Coordinates
6.5288° N, 72.6959° W
Places within 50 km
72
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 Capitanejo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Capitanejo: 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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Things to see near Capitanejo, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Capitanejo

172 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Capitanejo. The closest is Alto El Pilon (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Capitanejo

39 forts & heritage within 100 km of Capitanejo. The closest is Casa Cural (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Capitanejo

24 waterfalls within 100 km of Capitanejo. The closest is Cascada La Chorrera De Capitanejo (6 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Capitanejo

14 museums within 100 km of Capitanejo. The closest is Museo Gerson Corzo (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Capitanejo

10 caves within 100 km of Capitanejo. The closest is Cueva Morrocoy (51 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Capitanejo

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Capitanejo. The closest is Laguna Sartaneja (30 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Capitanejo

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 Capitanejo
  2. 6 km Cascada La Chorrera De Capitanejo · waterfall, Santander
  3. 3 km Alto Dorada · viewpoint, Santander
  4. 9 km Alto De Los Hayos · viewpoint, Santander
  5. 13 km Alto El Pilon · viewpoint, Boyacá
  6. 11 km Alto El Higueron · viewpoint, Boyacá
  7. 10 km Back to Capitanejo

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From travellers near Capitanejo

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How to reach Capitanejo

    All places near Capitanejo by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Capitanejo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints51172Alto El Pilon (8 km)
    Forts & heritage1039Casa Cural (19 km)
    Waterfalls424Cascada La Chorrera De Capitanejo (6 km)
    Museums314Museo Gerson Corzo (20 km)
    Caves010Cueva Morrocoy (51 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs26Laguna Sartaneja (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens04Acuaparque Nacional del Chicamocha (56 km)
    Churches04Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chinquinquirá (67 km)
    Other attractions14Balneario Pescaderito (50 km)
    Beaches & coast12San Andrés (45 km)

    Capitanejo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Capitanejo?

    Cascada La Chorrera De Capitanejo (waterfall, about 6 km), Alto El Pilon (viewpoint, about 8 km), Alto Dorada (viewpoint, about 9 km), Alto El Higueron (viewpoint, about 10 km), Alto De Los Hayos (viewpoint, about 12 km), Alto de Los Rayos (viewpoint, about 13 km).

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

    72 places on Spotwander: 51 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 forts & heritage, 4 waterfalls, 3 museums, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Capitanejo?

    Alto El Pilon, about 8 km by road; Alto Dorada (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Capitanejo?

    Casa Cural, about 19 km by road; Monumento la Laguna (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Capitanejo?

    Cascada La Chorrera De Capitanejo, about 6 km by road; Cascada El Chorro Vereda La Calera (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Capitanejo?

    Start in Capitanejo, visit Cascada La Chorrera De Capitanejo, then Alto Dorada, then Alto De Los Hayos, then Alto El Pilon, then Alto El Higueron, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Capitanejo?

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

    Towns near Capitanejo

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