Norte de Santander district, Colombia

Places to visit near Cúcuta

Cúcuta is a city in Norte de Santander district, Colombia, home to about 721,398 people. Within 50 km by road there are 93 places to visit — 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 forts & heritage, 7 waterfalls and 8 churches. The must-see places are Santander Park (1 km), Concovado de Cucuta (2 km) and Casa Cural San Luis Gonzaga (3 km).

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Cúcuta, Colombia
Cúcuta, Norte de Santander district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cúcuta at a glance

Location
Norte de Santander district, Colombia
Population
about 721,398
Coordinates
7.8939° N, 72.5078° W
Places within 50 km
93 (8 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 churches

Top places to visit near Cúcuta

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

184 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cúcuta. The closest is Cerro Las Pilas (15 km); the best-known is Táchira Depression (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Cúcuta

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cúcuta. The closest is San Antonio Santos (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Cúcuta

13 waterfalls within 100 km of Cúcuta. The closest is Cascada De Lirgua (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Cúcuta

9 churches within 100 km of Cúcuta. The closest is Catedral de San Antonio (1 km); the best-known is Concovado de Cucuta (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cúcuta

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cúcuta. The closest is Abra de Río Frío Natural Monument (44 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Cúcuta

7 museums within 100 km of Cúcuta. The closest is Museo Norte de Santander y Ciudad de Cúcuta (2 km); the best-known is House of Santander (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Cúcuta

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 24 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cúcuta
  2. 1 km San Antonio Santos · heritage site, Norte de Santander
  3. 1 km Santander Park · park, Norte de Santander
  4. 9 km House of Santander · museum, Norte de Santander
  5. 9 km Casa Cural San Luis Gonzaga · church, Norte de Santander
  6. 2 km Concovado de Cucuta · church, Norte de Santander
  7. 2 km Back to Cúcuta

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How to reach Cúcuta

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    Within 15 km of Cúcuta

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cúcuta by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints48184Cerro Las Pilas (15 km)
    Forts & heritage2028San Antonio Santos (1 km)
    Waterfalls713Cascada De Lirgua (1 km)
    Churches89Catedral de San Antonio (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens18Abra de Río Frío Natural Monument (44 km)
    Museums47Museo Norte de Santander y Ciudad de Cúcuta (2 km)
    Caves23Cueva de Los Santos (27 km)
    Parks22Santander Park (1 km)
    Beaches & coast12Área de Sesión (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Laguna Romeral (66 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Isla de Betancourt (87 km)
    Other attractions01Cerro de Las Jurisdicciones (99 km)

    Cúcuta: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cúcuta?

    Santander Park (park, about 1 km), Concovado de Cucuta (church, about 2 km), Casa Cural San Luis Gonzaga (church, about 3 km), House of Santander (museum, about 11 km), San Antonio Santos (heritage site, about 1 km), El Indio (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    93 places on Spotwander: 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 forts & heritage, 7 waterfalls, 8 churches, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cúcuta?

    Cerro Las Pilas, about 15 km by road; Cerro Tasajero (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cúcuta?

    San Antonio Santos, about 1 km by road; El Indio (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Cúcuta?

    Cascada De Lirgua, about 1 km by road; Los Olivos (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cúcuta?

    Start in Cúcuta, visit San Antonio Santos, then Santander Park, then House of Santander, then Casa Cural San Luis Gonzaga, then Concovado de Cucuta, and drive back — about 24 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cúcuta?

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

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