Santander district, Colombia

Places to visit near Guaca

Guaca is a town in Santander district, Colombia, home to about 1,637 people. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit — 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 forts & heritage, 16 waterfalls and 11 museums. The must-see places are Acuaparque Nacional del Chicamocha (23 km), Torre de Controlación Aérea El Picacho (36 km) and Parque Natural El Gallineral (59 km).

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Guaca at a glance

Location
Santander district, Colombia
Population
about 1,637
Coordinates
6.8762° N, 72.8559° W
Places within 50 km
67 (2 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 Guaca

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

138 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Guaca. The closest is Alto Totuma (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Guaca

42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Guaca. The closest is Casa Cural (24 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Guaca

35 waterfalls within 100 km of Guaca. The closest is Cascada La Rosa (29 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Guaca

28 museums within 100 km of Guaca. The closest is Museo Guane (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Guaca

13 caves within 100 km of Guaca. The closest is Minas Del Toro (48 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Guaca

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Guaca. The closest is Acuaparque Nacional del Chicamocha (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Guaca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 111 km on the road.

  1. Start in Guaca
  2. 9 km San Andrés · beach, Santander
  3. 21 km Acuaparque Nacional del Chicamocha · nature spot, Santander
  4. 1 km Museo Guane · museum, Santander
  5. 44 km Torre de Controlación Aérea El Picacho · viewpoint, Santander
  6. 29 km Alto Totuma · viewpoint, Santander
  7. 7 km Back to Guaca

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How to reach Guaca

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Guaca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints16138Alto Totuma (7 km)
    Forts & heritage1442Casa Cural (24 km)
    Waterfalls1635Cascada La Rosa (29 km)
    Museums1128Museo Guane (24 km)
    Caves213Minas Del Toro (48 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Acuaparque Nacional del Chicamocha (23 km)
    Churches26Iglesia Menor (41 km)
    Beaches & coast15San Andrés (9 km)
    Other attractions15Balneario Pescaderito (46 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Laguna Sartaneja (42 km)

    Guaca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Guaca?

    Acuaparque Nacional del Chicamocha (nature spot, about 23 km), Alto Totuma (viewpoint, about 7 km), San Andrés (beach, about 9 km), Torre de Controlación Aérea El Picacho (viewpoint, about 36 km), Museo Guane (museum, about 24 km), Chicamocha Paragliding (viewpoint, about 24 km).

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

    67 places on Spotwander: 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 forts & heritage, 16 waterfalls, 11 museums, 2 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Guaca?

    Alto Totuma, about 7 km by road; Chicamocha Paragliding (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Guaca?

    Casa Cural, about 24 km by road; Casa Cural (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Guaca?

    Cascada La Rosa, about 29 km by road; Cascada El Caney (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Guaca?

    Start in Guaca, visit San Andrés, then Acuaparque Nacional del Chicamocha, then Museo Guane, then Torre de Controlación Aérea El Picacho, then Alto Totuma, and drive back — about 111 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Guaca?

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

    Towns near Guaca

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Guaca’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.