Boyacá district, Colombia

Places to visit near Coper

Coper is a town in Boyacá district, Colombia, home to about 814 people. Within 50 km by road there are 117 places to visit — 90 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 forts & heritage, 9 waterfalls and 1 museums. The must-see places are Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chiquinquirá (37 km), Laguna de Fúquene (41 km) and Represa del Neusa (49 km).

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Coper, Colombia
Coper, Boyacá district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Coper at a glance

Location
Boyacá district, Colombia
Population
about 814
Coordinates
5.4768° N, 74.0442° W
Places within 50 km
117 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Coper

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

158 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Coper. The closest is Alto Limonal (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Coper

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Coper. The closest is Antigua Iglesia (25 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Coper

18 waterfalls within 100 km of Coper. The closest is Cascadas Palo Blanco (15 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Coper

10 museums within 100 km of Coper. The closest is Palacio de la Cultura (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Coper

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Coper. The closest is Laguna Verde (37 km); the best-known is Laguna de Fúquene (41 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Coper

5 churches within 100 km of Coper. The closest is Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chiquinquirá (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Coper

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Coper
  2. 5 km Alto Salinas · viewpoint, Boyacá
  3. 1 km Alto Limonal · viewpoint, Boyacá
  4. 7 km Alto La Vega · viewpoint, Boyacá
  5. 5 km Alto Hoyo Negro · viewpoint, Boyacá
  6. 6 km Alto La Calleja · viewpoint, Boyacá
  7. 10 km Back to Coper

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How to reach Coper

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Coper by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints90158Alto Limonal (5 km)
    Forts & heritage719Antigua Iglesia (25 km)
    Waterfalls918Cascadas Palo Blanco (15 km)
    Museums110Palacio de la Cultura (38 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs48Laguna Verde (37 km)
    Churches25Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chiquinquirá (37 km)
    Caves15Tunel del Ferrocarril (38 km)
    Other attractions04Carrera 6 (63 km)
    Beaches & coast33Quebrada (11 km)
    Parks02Plaza de la Independencia (63 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Guaymaral y Torca (94 km)

    Coper: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Coper?

    Alto Limonal (viewpoint, about 5 km), Alto La Vega (viewpoint, about 5 km), Alto Salinas (viewpoint, about 5 km), Alto Hoyo Negro (viewpoint, about 9 km), Alto La Calleja (viewpoint, about 10 km), Alto Canutilla (viewpoint, about 11 km).

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

    117 places on Spotwander: 90 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 forts & heritage, 9 waterfalls, 1 museum, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Coper?

    Alto Limonal, about 5 km by road; Alto La Vega (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Coper?

    Antigua Iglesia, about 25 km by road; Monumento al Campesino (36 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Coper?

    Cascadas Palo Blanco, about 15 km by road; Santuario Virgen De La Cascada, Monguí (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Coper?

    Start in Coper, visit Alto Salinas, then Alto Limonal, then Alto La Vega, then Alto Hoyo Negro, then Alto La Calleja, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Coper?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Coper

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