Huila district, Colombia

Places to visit near Garzón

Garzón is a town in Huila district, Colombia, home to about 29,451 people. Within 50 km by road there are 130 places to visit — 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 40 churches, 25 parks and 5 waterfalls. The must-see places are Represa de Betania (76 km), Alto de San Andrés (78 km) and Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral, Florencia (81 km).

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Garzón, Colombia
Garzón, Huila district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Garzón at a glance

Location
Huila district, Colombia
Population
about 29,451
Coordinates
2.1959° N, 75.6278° W
Places within 50 km
130
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Garzón

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

63 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Garzón. The closest is Alto de Garzón (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Garzón

54 churches within 100 km of Garzón. The closest is Catedral (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Garzón

29 parks within 100 km of Garzón. The closest is Parque Nazareth (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Garzón

17 waterfalls within 100 km of Garzón. The closest is Finca Ecoturistica La Esmeralda (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Garzón

16 forts & heritage within 100 km of Garzón. The closest is Monumento la CAMINANTE (2 km); the best-known is Brisas del Oriente (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Garzón

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Garzón. The closest is Manantial Sabambu (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Garzón

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 13 km on the road.

  1. Start in Garzón
  2. 1 km Catedral · church, Huila
  3. 1 km Parque Nazareth · park, Huila
  4. 1 km Brisas del Oriente · heritage site, Huila
  5. 6 km Alto de Garzón · viewpoint, Huila
  6. 4 km Finca Ecoturistica La Esmeralda · waterfall, Huila
  7. 0 km Back to Garzón

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From travellers near Garzón

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    Within 15 km of Garzón

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Garzón by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3163Alto de Garzón (4 km)
    Churches4054Catedral (1 km)
    Parks2529Parque Nazareth (1 km)
    Waterfalls517Finca Ecoturistica La Esmeralda (1 km)
    Forts & heritage716Monumento la CAMINANTE (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens811Manantial Sabambu (2 km)
    Other attractions610Casa Parroquial (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35La Laguna De Guaitipán (28 km)
    Beaches & coast13La Chorrera (41 km)
    Caves12Cueva Caja de Agua (39 km)
    Museums22Casa de la Cultura (21 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Islote La Plata (45 km)

    Garzón: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Garzón?

    Catedral (church, about 1 km), Finca Ecoturistica La Esmeralda (waterfall, about 1 km), Parque Nazareth (park, about 1 km), Brisas del Oriente (heritage site, about 2 km), Alto de Garzón (viewpoint, about 4 km), Parque Central (park, about 8 km).

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

    130 places on Spotwander: 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 40 churches, 25 parks, 5 waterfalls, 7 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Garzón?

    Alto de Garzón, about 4 km by road; Mirador El Balcón del Huila (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Garzón?

    Catedral, about 1 km by road; Casa Cural (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Garzón?

    Parque Nazareth, about 1 km by road; Zona Verde (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Garzón?

    Start in Garzón, visit Catedral, then Parque Nazareth, then Brisas del Oriente, then Alto de Garzón, then Finca Ecoturistica La Esmeralda, and drive back — about 13 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Garzón?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Garzón

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