Norte de Santander district, Colombia

Places to visit near Labateca

Labateca is a town in Norte de Santander district, Colombia. Within 50 km by road there are 54 places to visit — 44 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 forts & heritage, 2 waterfalls and 3 museums. The must-see places are Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nueva Pamplona (24 km), Tamá Massif (33 km) and Táchira Depression (56 km).

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Labateca, Colombia
Labateca, Norte de Santander district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Labateca at a glance

Location
Norte de Santander district, Colombia
Coordinates
7.2989° N, 72.4947° W
Places within 50 km
54 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Labateca

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Labateca

139 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Labateca. The closest is Loma De Buenavista (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Labateca

33 forts & heritage within 100 km of Labateca. The closest is Alcaldia de Pamplona (24 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Labateca

23 waterfalls within 100 km of Labateca. The closest is Cascada Siscatá (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Labateca

21 museums within 100 km of Labateca. The closest is Museo de Arte Moderno Ramírez Villamizar (24 km); the best-known is Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nueva Pamplona (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Labateca

9 churches within 100 km of Labateca. The closest is Catedral de San Antonio (72 km); the best-known is Iglesia Divino Redentor (74 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Labateca

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Labateca. The closest is Tamá National Natural Park (36 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Labateca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Labateca
  2. 1 km Plaza de Toros de Labateca · beach, Norte de Santander
  3. 10 km Loma Cordillera · viewpoint, Norte de Santander
  4. 11 km Loma De Buenavista · viewpoint, Norte de Santander
  5. 26 km Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nueva Pamplona · museum, Norte de Santander
  6. 24 km Cascada Siscatá · waterfall, Norte de Santander
  7. 0 km Back to Labateca

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Labateca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints44139Loma De Buenavista (8 km)
    Forts & heritage133Alcaldia de Pamplona (24 km)
    Waterfalls223Cascada Siscatá (1 km)
    Museums321Museo de Arte Moderno Ramírez Villamizar (24 km)
    Churches09Catedral de San Antonio (72 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens28Tamá National Natural Park (36 km)
    Beaches & coast14Plaza de Toros de Labateca (1 km)
    Caves14Imagen de la Virgen de la Cueva Santa (48 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Laguna Picacho (69 km)
    Parks02La Laguna Zoo (77 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Isla de Betancourt (78 km)
    Other attractions01Palonegro Airport (98 km)

    Labateca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Labateca?

    Cascada Siscatá (waterfall, about 1 km), Plaza de Toros de Labateca (beach, about 1 km), Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nueva Pamplona (museum, about 24 km), Loma De Buenavista (viewpoint, about 8 km), Loma Cordillera (viewpoint, about 10 km), Tamá Massif (viewpoint, about 33 km).

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

    54 places on Spotwander: 44 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 fort, 2 waterfalls, 3 museums, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Labateca?

    Loma De Buenavista, about 8 km by road; Loma Cordillera (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Labateca?

    Alcaldia de Pamplona, about 24 km by road; Casa Cural (55 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Labateca?

    Cascada Siscatá, about 1 km by road; Chorrerón Copas del Tama (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Labateca?

    Start in Labateca, visit Plaza de Toros de Labateca, then Loma Cordillera, then Loma De Buenavista, then Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nueva Pamplona, then Cascada Siscatá, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Labateca?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Labateca

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