Boyacá district, Colombia

Places to visit near Chitaraque

Chitaraque is a town in Boyacá district, Colombia. Within 50 km by road there are 103 places to visit — 44 hill stations & viewpoints, 39 waterfalls, 9 forts & heritage and 2 museums. The must-see places are Cascadas Las Gachas (27 km), Casa del Fundador Gonzalo Suárez Rendón (29 km) and Iguaque (54 km).

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Chitaraque at a glance

Location
Boyacá district, Colombia
Coordinates
6.0284° N, 73.4470° W
Places within 50 km
103 (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 Chitaraque

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Chitaraque

108 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chitaraque. The closest is Alto Delicias (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Chitaraque

55 waterfalls within 100 km of Chitaraque. The closest is Pozo Verde (cascada) (13 km); the best-known is Cascadas Las Gachas (27 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Chitaraque

49 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chitaraque. The closest is Catedral de Chitaraque (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Chitaraque

23 museums within 100 km of Chitaraque. The closest is Museo del Algodón (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chitaraque

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Chitaraque. The closest is Lago El Palmer (28 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Chitaraque

12 caves within 100 km of Chitaraque. The closest is Salida de la Cueva (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Chitaraque

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chitaraque
  2. 1 km Catedral de Chitaraque · heritage site, Boyacá
  3. 4 km Alto Delicias · viewpoint, Boyacá
  4. 3 km Alto Juan Nieto · viewpoint, Boyacá
  5. 22 km Cascadas Las Gachas · waterfall, Santander
  6. 26 km Alto Cenón · viewpoint, Boyacá
  7. 7 km Back to Chitaraque

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chitaraque by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints44108Alto Delicias (4 km)
    Waterfalls3955Pozo Verde (cascada) (13 km)
    Forts & heritage949Catedral de Chitaraque (1 km)
    Museums223Museo del Algodón (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs313Lago El Palmer (28 km)
    Caves512Salida de la Cueva (21 km)
    Churches010Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Salud (66 km)
    Beaches & coast14Playa Piedra de Pato (29 km)
    Other attractions03Casa Terracota (56 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Parque Nacional Natural Serranía de Los Yariguíes (83 km)
    Parks01Parque Pinzón (70 km)

    Chitaraque: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chitaraque?

    Catedral de Chitaraque (heritage site, about 1 km), Alto Delicias (viewpoint, about 4 km), Alto Juan Nieto (viewpoint, about 5 km), Cascadas Las Gachas (waterfall, about 27 km), Alto Cenón (viewpoint, about 7 km), Casa del Fundador Gonzalo Suárez Rendón (heritage site, about 29 km).

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

    103 places on Spotwander: 44 hill stations & viewpoints, 39 waterfalls, 9 forts & heritage, 2 museums, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chitaraque?

    Alto Delicias, about 4 km by road; Alto Juan Nieto (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Chitaraque?

    Pozo Verde (cascada), about 13 km by road; La Chorrera (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Chitaraque?

    Catedral de Chitaraque, about 1 km by road; Casa Cural (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chitaraque?

    Start in Chitaraque, visit Catedral de Chitaraque, then Alto Delicias, then Alto Juan Nieto, then Cascadas Las Gachas, then Alto Cenón, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chitaraque?

    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 Chitaraque

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