Antioquia district, Colombia

Places to visit near Cisneros

Cisneros is a town in Antioquia district, Colombia, home to about 8,204 people. Within 50 km by road there are 80 places to visit — 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 waterfalls, 2 museums and 2 churches. The must-see places are Peñol-Guatapé (43 km), Guatapé (43 km) and The Rock of Guatape (46 km).

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Cisneros, Colombia
Cisneros, Antioquia district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cisneros at a glance

Location
Antioquia district, Colombia
Population
about 8,204
Coordinates
6.5383° N, 75.0886° W
Places within 50 km
80 (3 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 and churches

Top places to visit near Cisneros

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cisneros

128 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cisneros. The closest is Alto Guáimaro (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Cisneros

53 waterfalls within 100 km of Cisneros. The closest is Cascada La Chorrera (5 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Cisneros

22 museums within 100 km of Cisneros. The closest is Casa de la Cultura Luis Lòpez de Mesa (43 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Cisneros

18 churches within 100 km of Cisneros. The closest is Capilla del Sagrado Corazón, Santo Domingo (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Cisneros

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cisneros. The closest is Bienvenido al Municipio de Santa Rosa de Osos (43 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cisneros

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cisneros. The closest is Represa San Lorenzo-Jaguas (25 km); the best-known is Peñol-Guatapé (43 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Cisneros

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cisneros
  2. 5 km Cascada La Chorrera · waterfall, Antioquia
  3. 3 km Alto Musito · viewpoint, Antioquia
  4. 4 km Alto Fierro · viewpoint, Antioquia
  5. 6 km Capilla del Sagrado Corazón, Santo Domingo · church, Antioquia
  6. 11 km Alto Guáimaro · viewpoint, Antioquia
  7. 6 km Back to Cisneros

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cisneros by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints41128Alto Guáimaro (6 km)
    Waterfalls2353Cascada La Chorrera (5 km)
    Museums222Casa de la Cultura Luis Lòpez de Mesa (43 km)
    Churches218Capilla del Sagrado Corazón, Santo Domingo (13 km)
    Forts & heritage318Bienvenido al Municipio de Santa Rosa de Osos (43 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs711Represa San Lorenzo-Jaguas (25 km)
    Other attractions18Seeder of Dreams (43 km)
    Caves07Caverna de Máquinas (56 km)
    Parks04Comfama Parque Arví (68 km)
    Beaches & coast12Playas (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Jardín Botánico (76 km)

    Cisneros: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cisneros?

    Cascada La Chorrera (waterfall, about 5 km), Alto Guáimaro (viewpoint, about 6 km), Alto Musito (viewpoint, about 7 km), Alto Fierro (viewpoint, about 9 km), Capilla del Sagrado Corazón, Santo Domingo (church, about 13 km), Saint Dominic Church (church, about 14 km).

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

    80 places on Spotwander: 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 waterfalls, 2 museums, 2 churches, 3 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cisneros?

    Alto Guáimaro, about 6 km by road; Alto Musito (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Cisneros?

    Cascada La Chorrera, about 5 km by road; Charcos (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Cisneros?

    Casa de la Cultura Luis Lòpez de Mesa, about 43 km by road; Museo Histórico (49 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cisneros?

    Start in Cisneros, visit Cascada La Chorrera, then Alto Musito, then Alto Fierro, then Capilla del Sagrado Corazón, Santo Domingo, then Alto Guáimaro, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cisneros?

    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 and churches.

    Towns near Cisneros

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