Santander district, Colombia

Places to visit near Gámbita

Gámbita is a town in Santander district, Colombia, home to about 742 people. Within 50 km by road there are 130 places to visit — 54 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 forts & heritage, 40 waterfalls and 8 museums. The must-see places are Casa del Fundador Gonzalo Suárez Rendón (36 km), Cascadas Las Gachas (39 km) and Iguaque (48 km).

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Gámbita at a glance

Location
Santander district, Colombia
Population
about 742
Coordinates
5.9460° N, 73.3444° W
Places within 50 km
130 (4 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 Gámbita

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

104 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gámbita. The closest is Piedra Cerebro (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Gámbita

60 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gámbita. The closest is Casa Cural (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Gámbita

52 waterfalls within 100 km of Gámbita. The closest is Cascada Santa Fé (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Gámbita

23 museums within 100 km of Gámbita. The closest is Murales (30 km); the best-known is Captain Antonio Ricaurte House Museum (50 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gámbita

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gámbita. The closest is Lago El Palmer (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Gámbita

10 caves within 100 km of Gámbita. The closest is Salida de la Cueva (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Gámbita

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 17 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gámbita
  2. 1 km Casa Cural · heritage site, Santander
  3. 1 km Cascada Santa Fé · waterfall, Santander
  4. 4 km Salida de la Cueva · cave, Santander
  5. 1 km Piedra Cerebro · viewpoint, Santander
  6. 7 km Cascada Hilo de Iguaque · waterfall, Santander
  7. 3 km Back to Gámbita

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gámbita by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints54104Piedra Cerebro (4 km)
    Forts & heritage1460Casa Cural (1 km)
    Waterfalls4052Cascada Santa Fé (1 km)
    Museums823Murales (30 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs713Lago El Palmer (12 km)
    Caves610Salida de la Cueva (4 km)
    Churches09Iglesia Las Nieves (El Señor de la Columna) (57 km)
    Beaches & coast13Playa Piedra de Pato (39 km)
    Other attractions03Casa Terracota (51 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Parque Natural El Gallineral (89 km)
    Parks01Parque Pinzón (57 km)

    Gámbita: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gámbita?

    Casa Cural (heritage site, about 1 km), Cascada Santa Fé (waterfall, about 1 km), Cascada Hilo de Iguaque (waterfall, about 3 km), Salida de la Cueva (cave, about 4 km), Piedra Cerebro (viewpoint, about 4 km), Entrada de la Cueva (cave, about 4 km).

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

    130 places on Spotwander: 54 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 forts & heritage, 40 waterfalls, 8 museums, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gámbita?

    Piedra Cerebro, about 4 km by road; Alto Montecarlo (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Gámbita?

    Casa Cural, about 1 km by road; Camino Real Sotaquirá-Gámbita (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Gámbita?

    Cascada Santa Fé, about 1 km by road; Cascada Hilo de Iguaque (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gámbita?

    Start in Gámbita, visit Casa Cural, then Cascada Santa Fé, then Salida de la Cueva, then Piedra Cerebro, then Cascada Hilo de Iguaque, and drive back — about 17 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gámbita?

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

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