Santander district, Colombia

Places to visit near Charta

Charta is a town in Santander district, Colombia, home to about 650 people. Within 50 km by road there are 76 places to visit — 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 waterfalls, 10 forts & heritage and 14 museums. The must-see places are Torre de Controlación Aérea El Picacho (24 km), Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nueva Pamplona (46 km) and Sogamoso Dam (66 km).

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

Charta at a glance

Location
Santander district, Colombia
Population
about 650
Coordinates
7.2802° N, 72.9678° W
Places within 50 km
76 (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

Top places to visit near Charta

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Charta

114 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Charta. The closest is Camino Verde (11 km); the best-known is Torre de Controlación Aérea El Picacho (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Charta

28 waterfalls within 100 km of Charta. The closest is Los Alpes Tona (12 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Charta

26 forts & heritage within 100 km of Charta. The closest is Casa Cural (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Charta

22 museums within 100 km of Charta. The closest is (UIS) Museo de Historia Natural (29 km); the best-known is Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nueva Pamplona (46 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Charta

8 caves within 100 km of Charta. The closest is Cueva El Indio y La India (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Charta

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Charta. The closest is Parque Natural Regional Páramo de Santurbán (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Charta

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Charta
  2. 7 km Cueva El Indio y La India · cave, Santander
  3. 16 km Los Alpes Tona · waterfall, Santander
  4. 11 km Torre de Controlación Aérea El Picacho · viewpoint, Santander
  5. 21 km Camino Verde · viewpoint, Santander
  6. 5 km Mirador Lagunas Negras · viewpoint, Santander
  7. 12 km Back to Charta

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Charta by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints33114Camino Verde (11 km)
    Waterfalls1128Los Alpes Tona (12 km)
    Forts & heritage1026Casa Cural (18 km)
    Museums1422(UIS) Museo de Historia Natural (29 km)
    Caves18Cueva El Indio y La India (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Parque Natural Regional Páramo de Santurbán (18 km)
    Churches24Parroquia de Cristo Resucitado (34 km)
    Other attractions14Palonegro Airport (36 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Sogamoso Dam (66 km)
    Beaches & coast13Playa Malecón (41 km)

    Charta: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Charta?

    Torre de Controlación Aérea El Picacho (viewpoint, about 24 km), Cueva El Indio y La India (cave, about 7 km), Camino Verde (viewpoint, about 11 km), Mirador Lagunas Negras (viewpoint, about 12 km), Los Alpes Tona (waterfall, about 12 km), Saturban Canyon (viewpoint, about 13 km).

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

    76 places on Spotwander: 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 waterfalls, 10 forts & heritage, 14 museums, 1 cave.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Charta?

    Camino Verde, about 11 km by road; Mirador Lagunas Negras (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Charta?

    Los Alpes Tona, about 12 km by road; Cascada Gemelas (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Charta?

    Casa Cural, about 18 km by road; Casa Cural (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Charta?

    Start in Charta, visit Cueva El Indio y La India, then Los Alpes Tona, then Torre de Controlación Aérea El Picacho, then Camino Verde, then Mirador Lagunas Negras, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Charta?

    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.

    Towns near Charta

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