Places to visit near

Dīla

Dīla is a town in South Ethiopia Regional State district, Ethiopia of about 47,021 people. Within 50 km by road there are 33 places to visit: 14 churches, 2 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Lake Hawassa and Mount Damota.

6.4167° N, 38.3167° EPop. 47,021

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Within 30 km21 places
Within 50 km33
Must-see2
Notable26
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Dīla

4 stops, one loop, back by 7:03 pm

272 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Dīla
  2. Logita Waterfall (Lodgi)waterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Mota Cavecave · 1 hrs
  4. Chirachaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Aruro Islandisland · 1 hrs
  6. Back in Dīla
Today’s loopDīlaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Dīla?

Dila (attraction, about 2 km), Gedeo Cultural Landscape (attraction, about 24 km), Dilla St. Urael Church (church, about 1 km), Abuye Orthodox Church (church, about 1 km), Selam Mesjid (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Billa Mosque (mosque, about 1 km).

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

33 places on Spotwander: 14 churches, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 other attractions, 1 lake, 3 mosques & dargahs.

Which is the nearest church to Dīla?

Dilla St. Urael Church, about 1 km by road; Abuye Orthodox Church (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dīla?

Kebado City, about 9 km by road; Sidama/ Dale Woreda (39 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Dīla?

Start in Dīla, visit Logita Waterfall (Lodgi), then Mota Cave, then Chiracha, then Aruro Island, and drive back — about 272 km by road in all.