Tolima district, Colombia

Places to visit near Coello

Coello is a town in Tolima district, Colombia, home to about 9,887 people. Within 50 km by road there are 111 places to visit — 63 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 waterfalls, 11 forts & heritage and 1 museums. The must-see places are Fundación Orquídeas del Tolima (6 km), La Martinica (10 km) and Nevado del Tolima (36 km).

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Coello at a glance

Location
Tolima district, Colombia
Population
about 9,887
Coordinates
4.4031° N, 75.2942° W
Places within 50 km
111 (5 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 Coello

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Coello: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Coello

143 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Coello. The closest is Alto El Insencial (7 km); the best-known is La Martinica (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Coello

52 waterfalls within 100 km of Coello. The closest is Picoloro (9 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Coello

38 forts & heritage within 100 km of Coello. The closest is Estatua de Simón Bolívar (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Coello

12 museums within 100 km of Coello. The closest is Museo Panoptico de Ibagué (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Coello

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Coello. The closest is Fundación Orquídeas del Tolima (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Coello

4 churches within 100 km of Coello. The closest is Bolivar Square (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Coello

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Coello
  2. 6 km Fundación Orquídeas del Tolima · nature spot, Tolima
  3. 5 km La Martinica · viewpoint, Tolima
  4. 6 km Bolivar Square · church, Tolima
  5. 6 km Alto El Insencial · viewpoint, Tolima
  6. 13 km Alto Del Helecho · viewpoint, Tolima
  7. 9 km Back to Coello

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How to reach Coello

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Coello by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints63143Alto El Insencial (7 km)
    Waterfalls2352Picoloro (9 km)
    Forts & heritage1138Estatua de Simón Bolívar (9 km)
    Museums112Museo Panoptico de Ibagué (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens510Fundación Orquídeas del Tolima (6 km)
    Churches14Bolivar Square (9 km)
    Caves44Cueva de Las Calaveras (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Laguna Encanto (40 km)
    Other attractions22Finca la Montaña (39 km)
    Parks02Parque de Los Fundadores (55 km)
    Beaches & coast02Arenal (78 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Rio Magdalena (81 km)

    Coello: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Coello?

    Fundación Orquídeas del Tolima (nature spot, about 6 km), La Martinica (viewpoint, about 10 km), Alto El Insencial (viewpoint, about 7 km), Alto Del Helecho (viewpoint, about 9 km), Bolivar Square (church, about 9 km), Estatua de Simón Bolívar (heritage site, about 9 km).

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

    111 places on Spotwander: 63 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 waterfalls, 11 forts & heritage, 1 museum, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Coello?

    Alto El Insencial, about 7 km by road; Alto Del Helecho (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Coello?

    Picoloro, about 9 km by road; Combeima Canyon (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Coello?

    Estatua de Simón Bolívar, about 9 km by road; Busto de Adriano Tribín Piedrahíta (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Coello?

    Start in Coello, visit Fundación Orquídeas del Tolima, then La Martinica, then Bolivar Square, then Alto El Insencial, then Alto Del Helecho, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Coello?

    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 Coello

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Coello’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.