Places to visit near

El Charco

El Charco is a town in Nariño district, Colombia of about 28,673 people. Within 50 km by road there are 51 places to visit: 24 beaches & coast, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 8 churches. The must-see places are Parque Nacional Natural De Sanquianga and Gorgona Island.

2.4793° N, 78.1097° WPop. 28,673

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Within 30 km26 places
Within 50 km51
Must-see2
Notable26
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from El Charco

5 stops, one loop, back by 7:56 pm

157 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 Charco
  2. Parque Nacional Natural De Sanquianganature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Playa Guascamabeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Playa Mulatosbeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Playa de Boquerónbeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Playa Los Obregonesbeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in El Charco
Today’s loopEl CharcoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near El Charco?

Parque Nacional Natural De Sanquianga (nature spot, about 26 km), Iglesia Católica (church, about 1 km), Centro Misionero Bethesda San Jose del Tapaje (church, about 1 km), Playa de Boquerón (beach, about 29 km), Estero Yangal (nature spot, about 5 km), Isla Yansal (river spot, about 5 km).

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

51 places on Spotwander: 24 beaches & coast, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 churches, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 rivers, islands & mangroves.

Which is the nearest beach to El Charco?

Playa Chica, about 14 km by road; Punta El Codo (18 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to El Charco?

Laguna Aguacatal, about 15 km by road; Laguna Amarales (31 km) is next.

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

Start in El Charco, visit Parque Nacional Natural De Sanquianga, then Playa Guascama, then Playa Mulatos, then Playa de Boquerón, then Playa Los Obregones, and drive back — about 157 km by road in all.