Nariño district, Colombia

Places to visit near Consacá

Consacá is a town in Nariño district, Colombia, home to about 2,239 people. Within 50 km by road there are 147 places to visit — 45 hill stations & viewpoints, 43 churches, 5 waterfalls and 17 parks. The must-see places are Galeras (15 km), Azufral (39 km) and Laguna Verde (40 km).

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Consacá, Colombia
Consacá, Nariño district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Consacá at a glance

Location
Nariño district, Colombia
Population
about 2,239
Coordinates
1.2081° N, 77.4655° W
Places within 50 km
147 (4 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 churches and parks

Top places to visit near Consacá

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Consacá: 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 Consacá

77 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Consacá. The closest is Mirador (1 km); the best-known is Galeras (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Consacá

44 churches within 100 km of Consacá. The closest is Iglesia La Virgen de Tránsito (1 km); the best-known is Monasterio de la Inmaculada Concepción (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Consacá

17 waterfalls within 100 km of Consacá. The closest is Cascada de Belén (11 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Parks near Consacá

17 parks within 100 km of Consacá. The closest is Parque Principal Consaca (1 km); the best-known is Parque del Valle de Atriz (25 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Consacá

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Consacá. The closest is Reserva Natural de la Sociedad Civil Los Rayos (6 km); the best-known is Santuario de Fauna y Flora Galeras (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Consacá

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Consacá. The closest is Laguna Telpis (11 km); the best-known is Laguna Verde (40 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Consacá

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 49 km on the road.

  1. Start in Consacá
  2. 11 km Cascada de Belén · waterfall, Nariño
  3. 17 km Galeras · viewpoint, Nariño
  4. 4 km Santuario de Fauna y Flora Galeras · nature spot, Nariño
  5. 5 km Alto Bombona · viewpoint, Nariño
  6. 7 km Alto Cariaco · viewpoint, Nariño
  7. 5 km Back to Consacá

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How to reach Consacá

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    Within 15 km of Consacá

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Consacá by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4577Mirador (1 km)
    Churches4344Iglesia La Virgen de Tránsito (1 km)
    Waterfalls517Cascada de Belén (11 km)
    Parks1717Parque Principal Consaca (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens913Reserva Natural de la Sociedad Civil Los Rayos (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs513Laguna Telpis (11 km)
    Forts & heritage913Piedra de Bolivar (3 km)
    Beaches & coast67Comfamiliar (20 km)
    Museums45Casa de la Ciencia (25 km)
    Other attractions35Ave Maria (19 km)
    Caves11Gruta Nuestra Señora de Lourdes (30 km)

    Consacá: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Consacá?

    Galeras (viewpoint, about 15 km), Alto Cariaco (viewpoint, about 5 km), Alto Bombona (viewpoint, about 7 km), Cascada de Belén (waterfall, about 11 km), Santuario de Fauna y Flora Galeras (nature spot, about 11 km), Cascada el Guilque (waterfall, about 13 km).

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

    147 places on Spotwander: 45 hill stations & viewpoints, 43 churches, 5 waterfalls, 17 parks, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Consacá?

    Mirador, about 1 km by road; Alto Cariaco (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Consacá?

    Iglesia La Virgen de Tránsito, about 1 km by road; Iglesia Virgen de La Visitacion (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Consacá?

    Cascada de Belén, about 11 km by road; Cascada el Guilque (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Consacá?

    Start in Consacá, visit Cascada de Belén, then Galeras, then Santuario de Fauna y Flora Galeras, then Alto Bombona, then Alto Cariaco, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Consacá?

    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 churches and parks.

    Towns near Consacá

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