Cauca district, Colombia

Places to visit near Guapí

Guapí is a town in Cauca district, Colombia, home to about 13,853 people. Within 50 km by road there are 41 places to visit — 17 beaches & coast, 0 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 churches and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Parque Nacional Natural De Sanquianga (52 km) and Gorgona Island (69 km).

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Guapí, Colombia
Guapí, Cauca district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Guapí at a glance

Location
Cauca district, Colombia
Population
about 13,853
Coordinates
2.5708° N, 77.8854° W
Places within 50 km
41
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Guapí

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Guapí: 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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Beaches & coast near Guapí

44 beaches & coast within 100 km of Guapí. The closest is Caseta Playa Blanca (1 km); the best-known is Playa Los Obregones (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Guapí

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Guapí. The closest is Alto Guapi (52 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Guapí

14 churches within 100 km of Guapí. The closest is Las Americas (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Guapí

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Guapí. The closest is San José (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Guapí

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Guapí. The closest is Laguna Aguacatal (49 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Guapí

10 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Guapí. The closest is Isla de la Virgen (2 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Guapí

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 180 km on the road.

  1. Start in Guapí
  2. 41 km Playa Chacón · beach, Cauca
  3. 22 km Playa Blanca · beach, Cauca
  4. 11 km Playa Los Obregones · beach, Cauca
  5. 39 km Playa de Boquerón · beach, Nariño
  6. 15 km Parque Nacional Natural De Sanquianga · nature spot, Nariño
  7. 52 km Back to Guapí

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From travellers near Guapí

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How to reach Guapí

    All places near Guapí by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Guapí by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast1744Caseta Playa Blanca (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints018Alto Guapi (52 km)
    Churches1014Las Americas (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens412San José (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs111Laguna Aguacatal (49 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves410Isla de la Virgen (2 km)
    Parks39Parque Principal (21 km)
    Forts & heritage04Construcion Abandonada de Colegio (96 km)
    Other attractions23Telecom (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Mosquera (Ort I Nariño, Lat 2,51, Long (79 km)

    Guapí: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Guapí?

    Playa Los Obregones (beach, about 15 km), Playa Blanca (beach, about 20 km), Telecom (attraction, about 1 km), Caseta Playa Blanca (beach, about 1 km), Las Americas (church, about 1 km), La Inmaculada (church, about 1 km).

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

    41 places on Spotwander: 17 beaches & coast, 10 churches, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 lake, 4 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest beach to Guapí?

    Caseta Playa Blanca, about 1 km by road; Faro Guapi (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Guapí?

    Alto Guapi, about 52 km by road; Cerro Mirador (68 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Guapí?

    Las Americas, about 1 km by road; La Inmaculada (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Guapí?

    Start in Guapí, visit Playa Chacón, then Playa Blanca, then Playa Los Obregones, then Playa de Boquerón, then Parque Nacional Natural De Sanquianga, and drive back — about 180 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Guapí?

    October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Guapí

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