Córdoba district, Colombia

Places to visit near Cereté

Cereté is a town in Córdoba district, Colombia, home to about 55,513 people. Within 50 km by road there are 177 places to visit — 64 churches, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 parks and 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Isla Tortuguilla (78 km), Volcán de Lodo (86 km) and Fuerte Island (88 km).

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Cereté, Colombia
Cereté, Córdoba district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cereté at a glance

Location
Córdoba district, Colombia
Population
about 55,513
Coordinates
8.8848° N, 75.7905° W
Places within 50 km
177
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Cereté

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Churches near Cereté

64 churches within 100 km of Cereté. The closest is Iglesia Dios Es Amor (1 km); the best-known is Bolivar Park (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cereté

34 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cereté. The closest is Conjunto Residencial (20 km); the best-known is Alto De Las Avispas (42 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Cereté

31 parks within 100 km of Cereté. The closest is Parque Martinez (4 km); the best-known is Parque Montería Moderna (21 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cereté

24 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cereté. The closest is Ciénaga de Viche (5 km); the best-known is Cienaga (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Cereté

23 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cereté. The closest is La Pozona Cerete (7 km); the best-known is Estatua San Juan Bautista De La Salle (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Cereté

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Cereté. The closest is Costa Esmeralda, San Carlos, Panamá (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Cereté

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 116 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cereté
  2. 21 km Parque Montería Moderna · park, Córdoba
  3. 1 km Bolivar Park · church, Córdoba
  4. 2 km Estatua San Juan Bautista De La Salle · heritage site, Córdoba
  5. 39 km Museo Religioso · museum, Córdoba
  6. 34 km Cienaga · lake, Córdoba
  7. 19 km Back to Cereté

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From travellers near Cereté

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How to reach Cereté

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    Within 15 km of Cereté

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cereté by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6464Iglesia Dios Es Amor (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1534Conjunto Residencial (20 km)
    Parks3131Parque Martinez (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2224Ciénaga de Viche (5 km)
    Forts & heritage1723La Pozona Cerete (7 km)
    Beaches & coast815Costa Esmeralda, San Carlos, Panamá (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1313Ciénaga Retiro Paez (9 km)
    Other attractions66Cano Viejo (13 km)
    Museums12Museo Religioso (23 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Isla Tortuguilla (78 km)
    Caves01Cueva de Morgan (88 km)

    Cereté: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cereté?

    Cienaga (lake, about 19 km), Monumento al Porro Plaza Cultural Maria Varilla (attraction, about 21 km), Parque Montería Moderna (park, about 21 km), Bolivar Park (church, about 22 km), Estatua San Juan Bautista De La Salle (heritage site, about 22 km), Museo Religioso (museum, about 23 km).

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

    177 places on Spotwander: 64 churches, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 parks, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Cereté?

    Iglesia Dios Es Amor, about 1 km by road; Misioneros Unidos de Colombia (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cereté?

    Conjunto Residencial, about 20 km by road; Cerro del Socorro (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Cereté?

    Parque Martinez, about 4 km by road; Palmira Park (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cereté?

    Start in Cereté, visit Parque Montería Moderna, then Bolivar Park, then Estatua San Juan Bautista De La Salle, then Museo Religioso, then Cienaga, and drive back — about 116 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cereté?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Cereté

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