Santander district, Colombia

Places to visit near Güepsa

Güepsa is a town in Santander district, Colombia, home to about 2,471 people. Within 50 km by road there are 105 places to visit — 46 hill stations & viewpoints, 39 waterfalls, 8 forts & heritage and 3 museums. The must-see places are Casa del Fundador Gonzalo Suárez Rendón (20 km), Cascadas Las Gachas (34 km) and Iguaque (53 km).

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Güepsa, Colombia
Güepsa, Santander district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Güepsa at a glance

Location
Santander district, Colombia
Population
about 2,471
Coordinates
6.0251° N, 73.5731° W
Places within 50 km
105 (2 must-see)
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 museums

Top places to visit near Güepsa

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Güepsa

115 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Güepsa. The closest is Piedra del Chulo (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Güepsa

58 waterfalls within 100 km of Güepsa. The closest is Pozo Verde (cascada) (15 km); the best-known is Cascadas Las Gachas (34 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Güepsa

47 forts & heritage within 100 km of Güepsa. The closest is Casa Cural (16 km); the best-known is Casa del Fundador Gonzalo Suárez Rendón (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Güepsa

21 museums within 100 km of Güepsa. The closest is Museo del Algodón (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Güepsa

11 caves within 100 km of Güepsa. The closest is Cueva del Indio Salida (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Güepsa

10 churches within 100 km of Güepsa. The closest is Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chiquinquirá (66 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Güepsa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 128 km on the road.

  1. Start in Güepsa
  2. 15 km Cueva del Indio Salida · cave, Santander
  3. 2 km Piedra del Chulo · viewpoint, Santander
  4. 21 km Casa del Fundador Gonzalo Suárez Rendón · heritage site, Boyacá
  5. 17 km Pozo Verde (cascada) · waterfall, Boyacá
  6. 39 km Cascadas Las Gachas · waterfall, Santander
  7. 34 km Back to Güepsa

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Güepsa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints46115Piedra del Chulo (15 km)
    Waterfalls3958Pozo Verde (cascada) (15 km)
    Forts & heritage847Casa Cural (16 km)
    Museums321Museo del Algodón (25 km)
    Caves611Cueva del Indio Salida (15 km)
    Churches010Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chiquinquirá (66 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs28Lago El Palmer (45 km)
    Beaches & coast14Playa Piedra de Pato (17 km)
    Other attractions03Casa Terracota (54 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Parque Nacional Natural Serranía de Los Yariguíes (84 km)
    Parks01Parque Pinzón (74 km)

    Güepsa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Güepsa?

    Casa del Fundador Gonzalo Suárez Rendón (heritage site, about 20 km), Cascadas Las Gachas (waterfall, about 34 km), Cueva del Indio Salida (cave, about 15 km), Pozo Verde (cascada) (waterfall, about 15 km), Piedra del Chulo (viewpoint, about 15 km), Alto Delicias (viewpoint, about 15 km).

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

    105 places on Spotwander: 46 hill stations & viewpoints, 39 waterfalls, 8 forts & heritage, 3 museums, 6 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Güepsa?

    Piedra del Chulo, about 15 km by road; Alto Delicias (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Güepsa?

    Pozo Verde (cascada), about 15 km by road; Cascada Real Barbosa Santander (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Güepsa?

    Casa Cural, about 16 km by road; Catedral de Chitaraque (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Güepsa?

    Start in Güepsa, visit Cueva del Indio Salida, then Piedra del Chulo, then Casa del Fundador Gonzalo Suárez Rendón, then Pozo Verde (cascada), then Cascadas Las Gachas, and drive back — about 128 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Güepsa?

    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 museums.

    Towns near Güepsa

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