Risaralda district, Colombia

Places to visit near Dosquebradas

Dosquebradas is a city in Risaralda district, Colombia, home to about 179,583 people. Within 50 km by road there are 195 places to visit — 88 hill stations & viewpoints, 37 waterfalls, 29 forts & heritage and 14 museums. The must-see places are Our Lady of Poverty (5 km), Paramillo Santa Rosa (29 km) and Cascada de Cocora (35 km).

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Dosquebradas, Colombia
Dosquebradas, Risaralda district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Dosquebradas at a glance

Location
Risaralda district, Colombia
Population
about 179,583
Coordinates
4.8392° N, 75.6673° W
Places within 50 km
195 (15 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 Dosquebradas

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

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

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Waterfalls near Dosquebradas

45 waterfalls within 100 km of Dosquebradas. The closest is Cascada La Andrea Alcala (6 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Dosquebradas

31 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dosquebradas. The closest is Bolívar Desnudo (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Dosquebradas

15 museums within 100 km of Dosquebradas. The closest is El Salón del Arte (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Dosquebradas

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Dosquebradas. The closest is Jardín Botánico (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Dosquebradas

5 churches within 100 km of Dosquebradas. The closest is Our Lady of Poverty (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Dosquebradas

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 21 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dosquebradas
  2. 5 km Alto Tapizayo · viewpoint, Risaralda
  3. 1 km Mirador El Chaquiro · viewpoint, Risaralda
  4. 8 km Our Lady of Poverty · church, Risaralda
  5. 1 km Bolívar Desnudo · heritage site, Risaralda
  6. 1 km A Los Fundadores · heritage site, Risaralda
  7. 5 km Back to Dosquebradas

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How to reach Dosquebradas

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    Within 15 km of Dosquebradas

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dosquebradas by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints88149Alto Tapizayo (5 km)
    Waterfalls3745Cascada La Andrea Alcala (6 km)
    Forts & heritage2931Bolívar Desnudo (5 km)
    Museums1415El Salón del Arte (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens810Jardín Botánico (7 km)
    Churches45Our Lady of Poverty (5 km)
    Other attractions55Wooden Entrance Gate (38 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs44Represa Comeguada (23 km)
    Parks33Parque Fundadores (38 km)
    Caves33Cueva del Bambu (37 km)
    Beaches & coast01Arenal (65 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Río Cauca (65 km)

    Dosquebradas: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dosquebradas?

    Our Lady of Poverty (church, about 5 km), Alto Tapizayo (viewpoint, about 5 km), Bolívar Desnudo (heritage site, about 5 km), Mirador El Chaquiro (viewpoint, about 5 km), A Los Fundadores (heritage site, about 5 km), Alto Vásquez (viewpoint, about 5 km).

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

    195 places on Spotwander: 88 hill stations & viewpoints, 37 waterfalls, 29 forts & heritage, 14 museums, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dosquebradas?

    Alto Tapizayo, about 5 km by road; Mirador El Chaquiro (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Dosquebradas?

    Cascada La Andrea Alcala, about 6 km by road; Cascadas De Don Lolo. Colombia (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Dosquebradas?

    Bolívar Desnudo, about 5 km by road; A Los Fundadores (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dosquebradas?

    Start in Dosquebradas, visit Alto Tapizayo, then Mirador El Chaquiro, then Our Lady of Poverty, then Bolívar Desnudo, then A Los Fundadores, and drive back — about 21 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dosquebradas?

    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 Dosquebradas

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