Laguna de GuatavitaSiecha LakesRepresa de Chingaza (Embalse de Chuza)Alto La SalvadoraAlto de La CruzAlto El Santuario
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Gachetá

Gachetá is a town in Cundinamarca district, Colombia of about 4,088 people. Within 50 km by road there are 111 places to visit: 71 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 forts & heritage and 6 museums. The must-see places are Laguna de Guatavita, Siecha Lakes and Represa de Chingaza (Embalse de Chuza).

4.8185° N, 73.6366° WPop. 4,088

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Within 30 km52 places
Within 50 km111
Must-see65
Notable193
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Laguna de Guatavita, lake near Gachetá
Must-see

Laguna de Guatavita

Lake · 29 km

Siecha Lakes, lake near Gachetá
Must-see

Siecha Lakes

Lake · 31 km

Must-see

Represa de Chingaza (Embalse de Chuza)

Lake · 33 km

Places near Gachetá by type

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One day from Gachetá

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:38 pm

75 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 Gachetá
  2. Alto El Santuarioviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Alto de La Cruzviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Alto Tasajerosviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Alto Ricoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Laguna de Guatavitalake · 45 min
  7. Back in Gachetá
Today’s loopGachetáStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Gachetá?

Alto La Salvadora (viewpoint, about 3 km), Alto de La Cruz (viewpoint, about 4 km), Alto El Santuario (viewpoint, about 4 km), Alto Tasajeros (viewpoint, about 6 km), Laguna de Guatavita (lake, about 29 km), Alto Rico (viewpoint, about 9 km).

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

111 places on Spotwander: 71 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 forts & heritage, 6 museums, 11 waterfalls, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gachetá?

Alto La Salvadora, about 3 km by road; Alto de La Cruz (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Gachetá?

Antigua Plaza de Guatavita, about 33 km by road; Monumento al Desarrollo (38 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Gachetá?

Start in Gachetá, visit Alto El Santuario, then Alto de La Cruz, then Alto Tasajeros, then Alto Rico, then Laguna de Guatavita, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.