Tolima district, Colombia

Places to visit near Espinal

Espinal is a town in Tolima district, Colombia, home to about 56,213 people. Within 50 km by road there are 55 places to visit — 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 forts & heritage, 8 waterfalls and 2 museums. The must-see places are La Martinica (59 km), Fundación Orquídeas del Tolima (64 km) and Archeological Museum of Pasca (84 km).

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Espinal at a glance

Location
Tolima district, Colombia
Population
about 56,213
Coordinates
4.1492° N, 74.8843° W
Places within 50 km
55
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Espinal

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

125 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Espinal. The closest is Angel Alverti (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Espinal

40 forts & heritage within 100 km of Espinal. The closest is Bunde (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Espinal

31 waterfalls within 100 km of Espinal. The closest is Cascada La Telaraña (23 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Espinal

7 museums within 100 km of Espinal. The closest is Fundación Oreste Sindici (42 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Espinal

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Espinal. The closest is Alexander von Humboldt Botanical Garden (60 km); the best-known is Fundación Orquídeas del Tolima (64 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Espinal

6 caves within 100 km of Espinal. The closest is Caverna de Molina (44 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Espinal

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Espinal
  2. 1 km Bunde · heritage site, Tolima
  3. 2 km Capilla · heritage site, Tolima
  4. 1 km La Tambora · heritage site, Tolima
  5. 20 km Rio Magdalena · river spot, Tolima
  6. 19 km Plazoleta Taurina · heritage site, Tolima
  7. 1 km Back to Espinal

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How to reach Espinal

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Espinal by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints29125Angel Alverti (22 km)
    Forts & heritage1140Bunde (1 km)
    Waterfalls831Cascada La Telaraña (23 km)
    Museums27Fundación Oreste Sindici (42 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens07Alexander von Humboldt Botanical Garden (60 km)
    Caves36Caverna de Molina (44 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs06Embalse del Río Prado (53 km)
    Beaches & coast12Malecón (42 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Rio Magdalena (19 km)
    Churches01Bolivar Square (64 km)

    Espinal: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Espinal?

    Bunde (heritage site, about 1 km), Plazoleta Taurina (heritage site, about 1 km), La Tambora (heritage site, about 2 km), Capilla (heritage site, about 2 km), Rio Magdalena (river spot, about 19 km), El Pescador Flamenco (heritage site, about 22 km).

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

    55 places on Spotwander: 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 forts & heritage, 8 waterfalls, 2 museums, 3 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Espinal?

    Angel Alverti, about 22 km by road; Alto De La Chamba (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Espinal?

    Bunde, about 1 km by road; Plazoleta Taurina (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Espinal?

    Cascada La Telaraña, about 23 km by road; Cascada La Telaraña (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Espinal?

    Start in Espinal, visit Bunde, then Capilla, then La Tambora, then Rio Magdalena, then Plazoleta Taurina, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Espinal?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Espinal

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Espinal’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.