Antioquia district, Colombia

Places to visit near Ituango

Ituango is a town in Antioquia district, Colombia, home to about 10,769 people. Within 50 km by road there are 41 places to visit — 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 0 waterfalls, 0 forts & heritage and 3 caves. The must-see places are Basílica Nuestra Señora de La Merced (56 km), Paramillo National Natural Park (67 km) and Páramo de Belmira (79 km).

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

Ituango at a glance

Location
Antioquia district, Colombia
Population
about 10,769
Coordinates
7.1712° N, 75.7640° W
Places within 50 km
41
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 caves

Top places to visit near Ituango

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

153 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ituango. The closest is Alto de Los Giles (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Ituango

14 waterfalls within 100 km of Ituango. The closest is Cascada Santa Barbara (51 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Ituango

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ituango. The closest is Calvario (81 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Ituango

6 caves within 100 km of Ituango. The closest is Salida Túneles (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ituango

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ituango. The closest is Presa de Hidro Ituango (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Ituango

5 churches within 100 km of Ituango. The closest is Basílica Nuestra Señora de La Merced (56 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ituango

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ituango
  2. 2 km Alto de Los Giles · viewpoint, Antioquia
  3. 14 km Presa de Hidro Ituango · lake, Antioquia
  4. 1 km Sala de Máquinas (En Construcción · cave, Antioquia
  5. 1 km Salida Túneles · cave, Antioquia
  6. 19 km Alto De Cenizas · viewpoint, Antioquia
  7. 8 km Back to Ituango

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ituango by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints37153Alto de Los Giles (2 km)
    Waterfalls014Cascada Santa Barbara (51 km)
    Forts & heritage07Calvario (81 km)
    Caves36Salida Túneles (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs15Presa de Hidro Ituango (15 km)
    Churches05Basílica Nuestra Señora de La Merced (56 km)
    Museums03Casa Museo Monseñor Miguel Ángel Builes (84 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Paramillo National Natural Park (67 km)
    Other attractions01Paramillo National Natural Park (78 km)
    Beaches & coast01Playablanca (94 km)

    Ituango: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ituango?

    Alto de Los Giles (viewpoint, about 2 km), Alto De Cenizas (viewpoint, about 8 km), Presa de Hidro Ituango (lake, about 15 km), Salida Túneles (cave, about 15 km), Sala de Máquinas (En Construcción (cave, about 15 km), Alto Zancudo (viewpoint, about 18 km).

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

    41 places on Spotwander: 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 caves, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ituango?

    Alto de Los Giles, about 2 km by road; Alto De Cenizas (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Ituango?

    Cascada Santa Barbara, about 51 km by road; Cascada La Serena-El Chaquiro (70 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ituango?

    Calvario, about 81 km by road; Torre Mausoleo (83 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ituango?

    Start in Ituango, visit Alto de Los Giles, then Presa de Hidro Ituango, then Sala de Máquinas (En Construcción, then Salida Túneles, then Alto De Cenizas, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ituango?

    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 caves.

    Towns near Ituango

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