Antioquia district, Colombia

Places to visit near Jericó

Jericó is a town in Antioquia district, Colombia, home to about 7,750 people. Within 50 km by road there are 83 places to visit — 46 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 waterfalls, 6 churches and 2 museums. The must-see places are Cerro Tusa (24 km), Basílica Menor La Inmaculada Concepción (27 km) and Cerro San Nicolás (38 km).

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

Jericó at a glance

Location
Antioquia district, Colombia
Population
about 7,750
Coordinates
5.7921° N, 75.7860° W
Places within 50 km
83 (4 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 churches and museums

Top places to visit near Jericó

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Jericó

124 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Jericó. The closest is Parque Natural Las Nubes (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Jericó

51 waterfalls within 100 km of Jericó. The closest is Salto Cedrón (2 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Jericó

24 churches within 100 km of Jericó. The closest is Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes (23 km); the best-known is Basílica Menor La Inmaculada Concepción (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Jericó

20 museums within 100 km of Jericó. The closest is Museo de Arte Religioso (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Jericó

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Jericó. The closest is Casa Caida (35 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Jericó

6 parks within 100 km of Jericó. The closest is Parque del Artista (59 km); the best-known is Parque de Los Pies Descalzos (69 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Jericó

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 50 km on the road.

  1. Start in Jericó
  2. 24 km Cerro Tusa · viewpoint, Antioquia
  3. 23 km Alto de la Siberia · viewpoint, Antioquia
  4. 1 km Salto Cedrón · waterfall, Antioquia
  5. 1 km Parque Natural Las Nubes · viewpoint, Antioquia
  6. 1 km Museo de Arte Religioso · museum, Antioquia
  7. 0 km Back to Jericó

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Jericó by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints46124Parque Natural Las Nubes (1 km)
    Waterfalls2351Salto Cedrón (2 km)
    Churches624Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes (23 km)
    Museums220Museo de Arte Religioso (1 km)
    Forts & heritage115Casa Caida (35 km)
    Parks06Parque del Artista (59 km)
    Beaches & coast15Playón del Rio (12 km)
    Caves45Cueva El Cura (18 km)
    Other attractions02South terminal/Terminal Sur (65 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Plaza Botero (71 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02La Fe (59 km)

    Jericó: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Jericó?

    Museo de Arte Religioso (museum, about 1 km), Parque Natural Las Nubes (viewpoint, about 1 km), Salto Cedrón (waterfall, about 2 km), Alto de la Siberia (viewpoint, about 2 km), Cerro Tusa (viewpoint, about 24 km), Salto Los Gulungos (waterfall, about 4 km).

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

    83 places on Spotwander: 46 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 waterfalls, 6 churches, 2 museums, 1 fort.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Jericó?

    Parque Natural Las Nubes, about 1 km by road; Alto de la Siberia (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Jericó?

    Salto Cedrón, about 2 km by road; Salto Los Gulungos (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Jericó?

    Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes, about 23 km by road; Iglesia De San José (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Jericó?

    Start in Jericó, visit Cerro Tusa, then Alto de la Siberia, then Salto Cedrón, then Parque Natural Las Nubes, then Museo de Arte Religioso, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Jericó?

    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 churches and museums.

    Towns near Jericó

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