Places to visit near

El Carmen

El Carmen is a town in Norte de Santander district, Colombia of about 5,286 people. Within 50 km by road there are 140 places to visit: 74 hill stations & viewpoints, 39 churches and 0 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Catedral de Santa Ana, Área Natural Única Los Estoraques and Los Estoraques.

8.5106° N, 73.4478° WPop. 5,286

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Within 30 km66 places
Within 50 km140
Must-see4
Notable114
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from El Carmen

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:21 pm

154 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 El Carmen
  2. Alto Ventanasviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Catedral de Santa Anachurch · 30 min
  4. Cuchilla El Cerroviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Alto Minas De Plataviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Alto El Paramilloviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in El Carmen
Today’s loopEl CarmenStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near El Carmen?

Alto Ventanas (viewpoint, about 12 km), Alto Minas De Plata (viewpoint, about 18 km), Cuchilla El Cerro (viewpoint, about 18 km), Catedral de Santa Ana (church, about 40 km), Cuchilla Las Palomas (viewpoint, about 20 km), Alto El Paramillo (viewpoint, about 22 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of El Carmen?

140 places on Spotwander: 74 hill stations & viewpoints, 39 churches, 10 other attractions, 7 parks, 5 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to El Carmen?

Cerro Redondo, about 9 km by road; Loma Tenado (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to El Carmen?

Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Carmen de Nazareth, about 1 km by road; Iglesia Alianza Los Olivos El Carmen (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from El Carmen?

Start in El Carmen, visit Alto Ventanas, then Catedral de Santa Ana, then Cuchilla El Cerro, then Alto Minas De Plata, then Alto El Paramillo, and drive back — about 154 km by road in all.