Santander district, Colombia

Places to visit near Hato

Hato is a town in Santander district, Colombia, home to about 600 people. Within 50 km by road there are 110 places to visit — 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 waterfalls, 23 forts & heritage and 9 museums. The must-see places are Parque Natural El Gallineral (25 km), Parque Nacional Natural Serranía de Los Yariguíes (25 km) and Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Salud (26 km).

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

Hato at a glance

Location
Santander district, Colombia
Population
about 600
Coordinates
6.5430° N, 73.3083° W
Places within 50 km
110 (5 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 Hato

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hato

118 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hato. The closest is Salto del Mico (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Hato

53 waterfalls within 100 km of Hato. The closest is Cascada (14 km); the best-known is Parque Ecológico y de Aventuras Cascadas de Juan Curí (31 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Hato

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hato. The closest is Templo Nuestra Senora de Chiquinquira (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Hato

27 museums within 100 km of Hato. The closest is Museo de la Cerámica (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Hato

15 caves within 100 km of Hato. The closest is Entrada (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hato

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hato. The closest is Laguna Azul (61 km); the best-known is Sogamoso Dam (79 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Hato

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 131 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hato
  2. 25 km Parque Natural El Gallineral · nature spot, Santander
  3. 20 km Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Salud · church, Santander
  4. 6 km Parque Ecológico y de Aventuras Cascadas de Juan Curí · waterfall, Santander
  5. 25 km Balneario Cincomil · beach, Santander
  6. 30 km Parque Nacional Natural Serranía de Los Yariguíes · nature spot, Santander
  7. 25 km Back to Hato

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hato by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints40118Salto del Mico (16 km)
    Waterfalls1953Cascada (14 km)
    Forts & heritage2343Templo Nuestra Senora de Chiquinquira (12 km)
    Museums927Museo de la Cerámica (17 km)
    Caves715Entrada (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs08Laguna Azul (61 km)
    Churches46Capilla de San Antonio (17 km)
    Beaches & coast26Balneario Cincomil (8 km)
    Other attractions45Cementerio de Barichara (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Parque Natural El Gallineral (25 km)

    Hato: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hato?

    Parque Natural El Gallineral (nature spot, about 25 km), Parque Nacional Natural Serranía de Los Yariguíes (nature spot, about 25 km), Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Salud (church, about 26 km), Balneario Cincomil (beach, about 8 km), Parque Ecológico y de Aventuras Cascadas de Juan Curí (waterfall, about 31 km), Templo Nuestra Senora de Chiquinquira (heritage site, about 12 km).

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

    110 places on Spotwander: 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 waterfalls, 23 forts & heritage, 9 museums, 7 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hato?

    Salto del Mico, about 16 km by road; Antenas (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Hato?

    Cascada, about 14 km by road; Salto del Angel San Gil (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hato?

    Templo Nuestra Senora de Chiquinquira, about 12 km by road; Casa Natal de Aquileo Parra (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hato?

    Start in Hato, visit Parque Natural El Gallineral, then Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Salud, then Parque Ecológico y de Aventuras Cascadas de Juan Curí, then Balneario Cincomil, then Parque Nacional Natural Serranía de Los Yariguíes, and drive back — about 131 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hato?

    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 Hato

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