Antioquia district, Colombia

Places to visit near Itagüí

Itagüí is a city in Antioquia district, Colombia, home to about 281,853 people. Within 50 km by road there are 257 places to visit — 114 hill stations & viewpoints, 40 waterfalls, 30 museums and 25 churches. The must-see places are Medellín Museum of Modern Art (6 km), Nutibara Sculpture Park (7 km) and Cerro Nutibara (8 km).

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Itagüí, Colombia
Itagüí, Antioquia district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Itagüí at a glance

Location
Antioquia district, Colombia
Population
about 281,853
Coordinates
6.1846° N, 75.5991° W
Places within 50 km
257 (20 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 and churches

Top places to visit near Itagüí

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

118 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Itagüí. The closest is Pico Manzanillo (4 km); the best-known is Cerro Nutibara (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Itagüí

40 waterfalls within 100 km of Itagüí. The closest is La Paulita (3 km); the best-known is Salto Chorrolato (21 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Itagüí

30 museums within 100 km of Itagüí. The closest is Casa Museo Otraparte (2 km); the best-known is Medellín Museum of Modern Art (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Itagüí

28 churches within 100 km of Itagüí. The closest is El Portal de Jesús (2 km); the best-known is Iglesia de San Ignacio (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Itagüí

20 forts & heritage within 100 km of Itagüí. The closest is Casa Finca San José (1 km); the best-known is Monumento A Guillermo Gaviria y Gilberto Echeverri (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Itagüí

6 parks within 100 km of Itagüí. The closest is Parque del Artista (1 km); the best-known is Parque de Los Pies Descalzos (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Itagüí

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 20 km on the road.

  1. Start in Itagüí
  2. 6 km Medellín Museum of Modern Art · museum, Antioquia
  3. 3 km Iglesia de San Ignacio · church, Antioquia
  4. 1 km Monumento A Guillermo Gaviria y Gilberto Echeverri · heritage site, Antioquia
  5. 1 km Parque de Los Pies Descalzos · park, Antioquia
  6. 1 km Cerro Nutibara · viewpoint, Antioquia
  7. 8 km Back to Itagüí

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How to reach Itagüí

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    Within 15 km of Itagüí

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Itagüí by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints114118Pico Manzanillo (4 km)
    Waterfalls4040La Paulita (3 km)
    Museums3030Casa Museo Otraparte (2 km)
    Churches2528El Portal de Jesús (2 km)
    Forts & heritage2020Casa Finca San José (1 km)
    Other attractions88South terminal/Terminal Sur (5 km)
    Parks66Parque del Artista (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs46El Charco (13 km)
    Beaches & coast44Arenero Playa Tiki (7 km)
    Caves44Cuevas Del Higuerón (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Plaza Botero (10 km)

    Itagüí: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Itagüí?

    Medellín Museum of Modern Art (museum, about 6 km), Nutibara Sculpture Park (attraction, about 7 km), Cerro Nutibara (viewpoint, about 8 km), Parque de Los Pies Descalzos (park, about 9 km), Monumento A Guillermo Gaviria y Gilberto Echeverri (heritage site, about 9 km), Iglesia de San Ignacio (church, about 10 km).

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

    257 places on Spotwander: 114 hill stations & viewpoints, 40 waterfalls, 30 museums, 25 churches, 20 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Itagüí?

    Pico Manzanillo, about 4 km by road; Alto La Palma (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Itagüí?

    La Paulita, about 3 km by road; Cascada Salto del ángel (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Itagüí?

    Casa Museo Otraparte, about 2 km by road; Museo y Jardines El Castillo (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Itagüí?

    Start in Itagüí, visit Medellín Museum of Modern Art, then Iglesia de San Ignacio, then Monumento A Guillermo Gaviria y Gilberto Echeverri, then Parque de Los Pies Descalzos, then Cerro Nutibara, and drive back — about 20 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Itagüí?

    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 and churches.

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