Cundinamarca district, Colombia

Places to visit near Fómeque

Fómeque is a town in Cundinamarca district, Colombia, home to about 5,389 people. Within 50 km by road there are 242 places to visit — 59 hill stations & viewpoints, 47 forts & heritage, 46 museums and 20 waterfalls. The must-see places are Cerro de Guadalupe (26 km), Basílica del Señor de Monserrate (27 km) and Iglesia de Nuestra (28 km).

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Fómeque, Colombia
Fómeque, Cundinamarca district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Fómeque at a glance

Location
Cundinamarca district, Colombia
Population
about 5,389
Coordinates
4.4880° N, 73.8975° W
Places within 50 km
242 (48 must-see)
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 Fómeque

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

60 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Fómeque. The closest is Alto De Cascajal (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Fómeque

54 forts & heritage within 100 km of Fómeque. The closest is Virgin of Monruta (14 km); the best-known is Estación de La Sabana (31 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Fómeque

48 museums within 100 km of Fómeque. The closest is Museo Etnocultural (11 km); the best-known is Museo de Arte Miguel Urrutia MAMU (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Fómeque

21 waterfalls within 100 km of Fómeque. The closest is Cascada de la Abuela (14 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Fómeque

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Fómeque. The closest is Parque (27 km); the best-known is Parque Estadio Olaya Herrera (32 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Fómeque

16 churches within 100 km of Fómeque. The closest is Basílica del Señor de Monserrate (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Fómeque

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 61 km on the road.

  1. Start in Fómeque
  2. 4 km Alto De Cascajal · viewpoint, Cundinamarca
  3. 3 km Plaza de Toros · beach, Cundinamarca
  4. 22 km Cerro de Guadalupe · viewpoint, Bogota, Capital District
  5. 2 km Iglesia de Nuestra · church, Bogota, Capital District
  6. 3 km Basílica del Señor de Monserrate · church, Bogota, Capital District
  7. 27 km Back to Fómeque

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How to reach Fómeque

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    Within 15 km of Fómeque

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Fómeque by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints5960Alto De Cascajal (4 km)
    Forts & heritage4754Virgin of Monruta (14 km)
    Museums4648Museo Etnocultural (11 km)
    Waterfalls2021Cascada de la Abuela (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1617Parque (27 km)
    Churches1616Basílica del Señor de Monserrate (27 km)
    Parks1414Santander Park (29 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs711Laguna Chingaza (21 km)
    Other attractions66Plaza de Bolívar (29 km)
    Beaches & coast55Plaza de Toros (5 km)
    Caves44Cueva de Los Monos (17 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Abou Bakr Al-Siddiq Mosque (35 km)
    Buddhist sites11Bogotá Diamond Way Buddhism Center (32 km)

    Fómeque: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Fómeque?

    Alto De Cascajal (viewpoint, about 4 km), Plaza de Toros (beach, about 5 km), Cerro de Guadalupe (viewpoint, about 26 km), Basílica del Señor de Monserrate (church, about 27 km), Iglesia de Nuestra (church, about 28 km), Museo de Arte Miguel Urrutia MAMU (museum, about 29 km).

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

    242 places on Spotwander: 59 hill stations & viewpoints, 47 forts & heritage, 46 museums, 20 waterfalls, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Fómeque?

    Alto De Cascajal, about 4 km by road; Alto de La Caja (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Fómeque?

    Virgin of Monruta, about 14 km by road; Casa de Hermógenes Maza (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Fómeque?

    Museo Etnocultural, about 11 km by road; Quinta de Bolivar (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Fómeque?

    Start in Fómeque, visit Alto De Cascajal, then Plaza de Toros, then Cerro de Guadalupe, then Iglesia de Nuestra, then Basílica del Señor de Monserrate, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Fómeque?

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

    Towns near Fómeque

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