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Gaitania

Gaitania is a town in Tolima district, Colombia of about 11,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 70 places to visit: 54 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens and 0 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Nevado del Huila, Las Hermosas National Natural Park and Monumento A la Raza.

3.1500° N, 75.8167° WPop. 11,000

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Within 30 km22 places
Within 50 km70
Must-see8
Notable103
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Nevado del Huila, viewpoint near Gaitania
Must-see

Nevado del Huila

Viewpoint · 42 km · Cauca

Las Hermosas National Natural Park, nature spot near Gaitania
Must-see

Las Hermosas National Natural Park

Nature spot · 74 km

Monumento A la Raza, heritage site near Gaitania
Must-see

Monumento A la Raza

Heritage site · 77 km · Huila

Places near Gaitania by type

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One day from Gaitania

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:11 pm

167 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 Gaitania
  2. Alto El Quecalviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Alto Santo Domingoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Cerro de Planadaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Alto Barbacoasviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Nevado del Huilaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Gaitania
Today’s loopGaitaniaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Gaitania?

Alto El Quecal (viewpoint, about 10 km), Cerro de Planada (viewpoint, about 15 km), Nevado del Huila (viewpoint, about 42 km), Alto Santo Domingo (viewpoint, about 27 km), Alto Barbacoas (viewpoint, about 29 km), Parque Nacional Natural Nevado del Huila (nature spot, about 33 km).

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

70 places on Spotwander: 54 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 churches, 3 parks, 1 trek.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gaitania?

Alto El Quecal, about 10 km by road; Cerro Órganos (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Gaitania?

Humedal La Floresta, about 14 km by road; Reserva Natural El Berlin (23 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Gaitania?

Start in Gaitania, visit Alto El Quecal, then Alto Santo Domingo, then Cerro de Planada, then Alto Barbacoas, then Nevado del Huila, and drive back — about 167 km by road in all.