Places to visit near

La Sierra

La Sierra is a town in Cauca district, Colombia of about 2,129 people. Within 50 km by road there are 150 places to visit: 53 hill stations & viewpoints, 39 churches and 5 waterfalls. The must-see places are Sotará, Valle de Paletará and Popayán Archdiocesan Museum of Religious Art.

2.1784° N, 76.7626° WPop. 2,129

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Within 30 km70 places
Within 50 km150
Must-see14
Notable98
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from La Sierra

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:02 pm

111 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 La Sierra
  2. Alto La Empinadaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Alto Buenos Airesviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Cascada Alazanawaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. Sotaráviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Valle de Paletaráviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in La Sierra
Today’s loopLa SierraStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near La Sierra?

Sotará (viewpoint, about 26 km), Alto La Empinada (viewpoint, about 8 km), Cascada Alazana (waterfall, about 13 km), Alto Buenos Aires (viewpoint, about 17 km), Alto Betulia (viewpoint, about 17 km), Valle de Paletará (viewpoint, about 40 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of La Sierra?

150 places on Spotwander: 53 hill stations & viewpoints, 39 churches, 5 waterfalls, 8 forts & heritage, 13 other attractions.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to La Sierra?

Subestación Eléctrica la Sierra (Cauca), about 2 km by road; Alto La Empinada (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to La Sierra?

La Sierra, about 1 km by road; La Cuchilla (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from La Sierra?

Start in La Sierra, visit Alto La Empinada, then Alto Buenos Aires, then Cascada Alazana, then Sotará, then Valle de Paletará, and drive back — about 111 km by road in all.