Places to visit near

Galán

Galán is a town in Santander district, Colombia of about 1,122 people. Within 50 km by road there are 93 places to visit: 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 waterfalls and 13 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Parque Natural El Gallineral, Parque Nacional Natural Serranía de Los Yariguíes and Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Salud.

6.6378° N, 73.2888° WPop. 1,122

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Within 30 km38 places
Within 50 km93
Must-see9
Notable257
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Galán

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:30 pm

110 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 Galán
  2. Parque Nacional Natural Serranía de Los Yariguíesnature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Sincho de Piedraviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Camino Real Guane-Baricharaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Parque Natural El Gallineralnature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Cascadawaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Galán
Today’s loopGalánStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Galán?

Parque Natural El Gallineral (nature spot, about 25 km), Parque Nacional Natural Serranía de Los Yariguíes (nature spot, about 25 km), Cascada (waterfall, about 7 km), Camino Real Guane-Barichara (heritage site, about 8 km), Salto del Mico (viewpoint, about 8 km), Cementerio de Barichara (attraction, about 9 km).

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

93 places on Spotwander: 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 waterfalls, 13 forts & heritage, 7 museums, 8 caves.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Galán?

Salto del Mico, about 8 km by road; Sincho de Piedra (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Galán?

Cascada, about 7 km by road; Salto del Angel San Gil (26 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Galán?

Start in Galán, visit Parque Nacional Natural Serranía de Los Yariguíes, then Sincho de Piedra, then Camino Real Guane-Barichara, then Parque Natural El Gallineral, then Cascada, and drive back — about 110 km by road in all.