Sucre district, Colombia

Places to visit near Chalán

Chalán is a town in Sucre district, Colombia, home to about 2,897 people. Within 50 km by road there are 121 places to visit — 46 churches, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 forts & heritage and 17 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Isla Boquerón (57 km), Cabruna (58 km) and Isla Palma (65 km).

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Chalán, Colombia
Chalán, Sucre district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Chalán at a glance

Location
Sucre district, Colombia
Population
about 2,897
Coordinates
9.5477° N, 75.3113° W
Places within 50 km
121
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Chalán

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Chalán: 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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Churches near Chalán

46 churches within 100 km of Chalán. The closest is Iglesia Católica (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chalán

31 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Chalán. The closest is Ciénaga de Trementino (33 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Chalán

26 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chalán. The closest is Hoja de Tabaco (24 km); the best-known is Monumento Religioso (25 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Chalán

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chalán. The closest is Serrania De Coraza (15 km); the best-known is Alto de La Pita (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Chalán

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

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Beaches & coast near Chalán

17 beaches & coast within 100 km of Chalán. The closest is Tolu Playa Hermosa (25 km); the best-known is Playas del Palo Blanco (41 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Chalán

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 118 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chalán
  2. 24 km Cerro Cansona · viewpoint, Bolívar
  3. 13 km Cerro La Pita · viewpoint, Bolívar
  4. 4 km Alto de La Pita · viewpoint, Sucre
  5. 38 km Monumento Religioso · heritage site, Sucre
  6. 8 km Monumento · heritage site, Sucre
  7. 31 km Back to Chalán

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From travellers near Chalán

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How to reach Chalán

    All places near Chalán by distance

    Within 15 km of Chalán

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chalán by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4646Iglesia Católica (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs331Ciénaga de Trementino (33 km)
    Forts & heritage1226Hoja de Tabaco (24 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1722Serrania De Coraza (15 km)
    Parks1818Mural (1 km)
    Beaches & coast517Tolu Playa Hermosa (25 km)
    Other attractions10116ta Cruzada de Poza (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves010Isla Boquerón (57 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens78Salto del Sereno (8 km)
    Museums33Casa de la Cultura - El Carmen de Bolivar (35 km)
    Waterfalls01Agua La Cascada Lay (85 km)

    Chalán: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chalán?

    Alto de La Pita (viewpoint, about 19 km), Cerro La Pita (viewpoint, about 22 km), Cerro Cansona (viewpoint, about 24 km), Monumento Religioso (heritage site, about 25 km), Iglesia Católica (church, about 1 km), Parroquia Inmaculada Concepción de María (church, about 1 km).

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

    121 places on Spotwander: 46 churches, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 forts & heritage, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Chalán?

    Iglesia Católica, about 1 km by road; Parroquia Inmaculada Concepción de María (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Chalán?

    Ciénaga de Trementino, about 33 km by road; Santa Elena El Carmen D Bolívar (34 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Chalán?

    Hoja de Tabaco, about 24 km by road; Monumento Religioso (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chalán?

    Start in Chalán, visit Cerro Cansona, then Cerro La Pita, then Alto de La Pita, then Monumento Religioso, then Monumento, and drive back — about 118 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chalán?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Chalán

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