Places to visit near

El Playón

El Playón is a town in Santander district, Colombia of about 5,334 people. Within 50 km by road there are 47 places to visit: 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 waterfalls and 7 museums. The must-see places are Sogamoso Dam, Torre de Controlación Aérea El Picacho and Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nueva Pamplona.

7.4713° N, 73.2031° WPop. 5,334

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Within 30 km11 places
Within 50 km47
Must-see4
Notable181
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from El Playón

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:39 pm

66 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 Playón
  2. Alto La Victoriaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Alto Monserrateviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Alto Santanderviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Alto Patioviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Alto Morro Azulviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in El Playón
Today’s loopEl PlayónStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near El Playón?

Alto Patio (viewpoint, about 7 km), Alto Morro Azul (viewpoint, about 10 km), Alto Buey Pelado (viewpoint, about 10 km), Alto La Victoria (viewpoint, about 11 km), Alto Monserrate (viewpoint, about 13 km), Alto Santander (viewpoint, about 18 km).

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

47 places on Spotwander: 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 waterfalls, 7 museums, 6 forts & heritage, 1 cave.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to El Playón?

Alto Patio, about 7 km by road; Alto Morro Azul (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to El Playón?

Cascada La Tigra, about 39 km by road; Cascada (46 km) is next.

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

Start in El Playón, visit Alto La Victoria, then Alto Monserrate, then Alto Santander, then Alto Patio, then Alto Morro Azul, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.