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Junín

Junín is a town in Tolima district, Colombia of about 11,158 people. Within 50 km by road there are 104 places to visit: 78 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 waterfalls and 4 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Volcán Nevado del Ruiz, Paramillo del Cisne and Nevado del Tolima.

4.7833° N, 75.0167° WPop. 11,158

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Within 30 km24 places
Within 50 km104
Must-see21
Notable232
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Volcán Nevado del Ruiz, viewpoint near Junín
Must-see

Volcán Nevado del Ruiz

Viewpoint · 44 km

Must-see

Paramillo del Cisne

Viewpoint · 46 km · Caldas

Nevado del Tolima, viewpoint near Junín
Must-see

Nevado del Tolima

Viewpoint · 47 km

Places near Junín by type

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One day from Junín

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:14 pm

49 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Junín
  2. Alto De Letrasviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Alto Bonitoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Alto Pelahuevosviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Alto Purinaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Alto San Joseviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Junín
Today’s loopJunínStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Junín?

Alto De Letras (viewpoint, about 6 km), Alto San Jose (viewpoint, about 8 km), Alto Bonito (viewpoint, about 13 km), Alto Pelahuevos (viewpoint, about 14 km), Alto Purina (viewpoint, about 14 km), Cascada de Las Columnas (waterfall, about 15 km).

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

104 places on Spotwander: 78 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 waterfalls, 4 forts & heritage, 2 museums, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Junín?

Alto De Letras, about 6 km by road; Alto San Jose (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Junín?

Cascada de Las Columnas, about 15 km by road; Cascada (22 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Junín?

Start in Junín, visit Alto De Letras, then Alto Bonito, then Alto Pelahuevos, then Alto Purina, then Alto San Jose, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.