Places to visit near

El Zulia

El Zulia is a town in Norte de Santander district, Colombia of about 13,521 people. Within 50 km by road there are 71 places to visit: 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 forts & heritage and 8 waterfalls. The must-see places are Santander Park, Concovado de Cucuta and Casa Cural San Luis Gonzaga.

7.9325° N, 72.6012° WPop. 13,521

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Within 30 km34 places
Within 50 km71
Must-see13
Notable261
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from El Zulia

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:56 pm

87 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 Zulia
  2. Los Olivoswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Santander Parkpark · 45 min
  4. House of Santandermuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Táchira Depressionviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Cerro de la Cruzheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in El Zulia
Today’s loopEl ZuliaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near El Zulia?

Santander Park (park, about 15 km), Concovado de Cucuta (church, about 16 km), Casa Cural San Luis Gonzaga (church, about 17 km), House of Santander (museum, about 24 km), Los Olivos (waterfall, about 9 km), El Indio (heritage site, about 14 km).

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

71 places on Spotwander: 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 forts & heritage, 8 waterfalls, 4 churches, 3 museums.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to El Zulia?

Cerro Tasajero, about 23 km by road; Cerro Reina (24 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to El Zulia?

El Indio, about 14 km by road; San Antonio Santos (14 km) is next.

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

Start in El Zulia, visit Los Olivos, then Santander Park, then House of Santander, then Táchira Depression, then Cerro de la Cruz, and drive back — about 87 km by road in all.