Santander district, Colombia

Places to visit near Florián

Florián is a town in Santander district, Colombia, home to about 1,227 people. Within 50 km by road there are 91 places to visit — 64 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 waterfalls, 3 forts & heritage and 2 museums. The must-see places are Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chiquinquirá (33 km), Casa del Fundador Gonzalo Suárez Rendón (52 km) and Laguna de Fúquene (56 km).

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Florián, Colombia
Florián, Santander district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Florián at a glance

Location
Santander district, Colombia
Population
about 1,227
Coordinates
5.8049° N, 73.9703° W
Places within 50 km
91 (1 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 Florián

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

163 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Florián. The closest is Alto El Fraile (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Florián

48 waterfalls within 100 km of Florián. The closest is Entrance Cascada Ventanas de Tisquizoque 2 (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Florián

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Florián. The closest is Monumento al Campesino (34 km); the best-known is Casa del Fundador Gonzalo Suárez Rendón (52 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Florián

13 museums within 100 km of Florián. The closest is Museo de Historia Natural (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Florián

10 caves within 100 km of Florián. The closest is Cueva del Oro Peñon Santader (41 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Florián

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Florián. The closest is Laguna de Fúquene (56 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Florián

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Florián
  2. 3 km Alto El Fraile · viewpoint, Santander
  3. 7 km Alto Grande · viewpoint, Boyacá
  4. 9 km Alto Buenavista · viewpoint, Santander
  5. 4 km Cascada Ventanas de Tizquizoque · waterfall, Santander
  6. 1 km Entrance Cascada Ventanas de Tisquizoque 2 · waterfall, Santander
  7. 1 km Back to Florián

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From travellers near Florián

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Florián by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints64163Alto El Fraile (3 km)
    Waterfalls1448Entrance Cascada Ventanas de Tisquizoque 2 (1 km)
    Forts & heritage330Monumento al Campesino (34 km)
    Museums213Museo de Historia Natural (27 km)
    Caves410Cueva del Oro Peñon Santader (41 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs08Laguna de Fúquene (56 km)
    Churches14Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chiquinquirá (33 km)
    Beaches & coast33Plaza de Ganado (34 km)
    Other attractions02Casa Terracota (64 km)

    Florián: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Florián?

    Entrance Cascada Ventanas de Tisquizoque 2 (waterfall, about 1 km), Cascada Ventanas de Tizquizoque (waterfall, about 2 km), Alto El Fraile (viewpoint, about 3 km), Alto Buenavista (viewpoint, about 4 km), Alto Grande (viewpoint, about 8 km), Cascada "El Chiflon" (waterfall, about 9 km).

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

    91 places on Spotwander: 64 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 waterfalls, 3 forts & heritage, 2 museums, 4 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Florián?

    Alto El Fraile, about 3 km by road; Alto Buenavista (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Florián?

    Entrance Cascada Ventanas de Tisquizoque 2, about 1 km by road; Cascada Ventanas de Tizquizoque (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Florián?

    Monumento al Campesino, about 34 km by road; Busto de Antonio Ricaurte (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Florián?

    Start in Florián, visit Alto El Fraile, then Alto Grande, then Alto Buenavista, then Cascada Ventanas de Tizquizoque, then Entrance Cascada Ventanas de Tisquizoque 2, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Florián?

    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 Florián

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