Tolima district, Colombia

Places to visit near Falan

Falan is a town in Tolima district, Colombia, home to about 5,234 people. Within 50 km by road there are 79 places to visit — 53 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 waterfalls, 6 forts & heritage and 3 museums. The must-see places are Iglesia San Antonio (33 km), Cerro Bravo (47 km) and Parque Nacional Natural Selva de Florencia (53 km).

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Falan, Colombia
Falan, Tolima district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Falan at a glance

Location
Tolima district, Colombia
Population
about 5,234
Coordinates
5.1238° N, 74.9518° W
Places within 50 km
79 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Falan

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

181 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Falan. The closest is Alto Flor Azul (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Falan

30 waterfalls within 100 km of Falan. The closest is San Jorge (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Falan

26 forts & heritage within 100 km of Falan. The closest is Virgen del Carmen (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Falan

7 museums within 100 km of Falan. The closest is Museo de Armero (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Falan

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Falan. The closest is Charca Guarinocito (42 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Falan

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Falan. The closest is Parque Nacional Natural Selva de Florencia (53 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Falan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 77 km on the road.

  1. Start in Falan
  2. 1 km San Jorge · waterfall, Tolima
  3. 1 km Cascada Sabio Caldas · waterfall, Tolima
  4. 1 km Vestigios #6 - Caverna #2 · cave, Tolima
  5. 5 km Jimenez Waterfall · waterfall, Tolima
  6. 36 km Iglesia San Antonio · church, Caldas
  7. 33 km Back to Falan

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How to reach Falan

    All places near Falan by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Falan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints53181Alto Flor Azul (13 km)
    Waterfalls1430San Jorge (1 km)
    Forts & heritage626Virgen del Carmen (13 km)
    Museums37Museo de Armero (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs17Charca Guarinocito (42 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens05Parque Nacional Natural Selva de Florencia (53 km)
    Churches14Iglesia San Antonio (33 km)
    Other attractions03Torre de Herveo (75 km)
    Caves11Vestigios #6 - Caverna #2 (1 km)
    Beaches & coast01Isla La Margarita (62 km)
    Treks01Camino Real Honda - Santafé de Bogotá (63 km)
    Parks01Parque Fundadores (78 km)

    Falan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Falan?

    San Jorge (waterfall, about 1 km), Cascada Sabio Caldas (waterfall, about 1 km), Vestigios #6 - Caverna #2 (cave, about 1 km), Jimenez Waterfall (waterfall, about 6 km), Iglesia San Antonio (church, about 33 km), Alto Flor Azul (viewpoint, about 13 km).

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

    79 places on Spotwander: 53 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 waterfalls, 6 forts & heritage, 3 museums, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Falan?

    Alto Flor Azul, about 13 km by road; Alto Buenavista (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Falan?

    San Jorge, about 1 km by road; Cascada Sabio Caldas (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Falan?

    Virgen del Carmen, about 13 km by road; Armero Viejo (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Falan?

    Start in Falan, visit San Jorge, then Cascada Sabio Caldas, then Vestigios #6 - Caverna #2, then Jimenez Waterfall, then Iglesia San Antonio, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Falan?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Falan

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Falan’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Falan on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.