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Laja

Laja is a town in Biobio Region district, Chile of about 16,550 people. Within 50 km by road there are 77 places to visit: 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 forts & heritage and 8 waterfalls. The must-see places are Puente Colgante, Laja Falls and Playa Colcura.

37.2841° S, 72.7111° WPop. 16,550

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Within 30 km50 places
Within 50 km77
Must-see21
Notable161
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Puente Colgante, viewpoint near Laja
Must-see

Puente Colgante

Viewpoint · 28 km

Laja Falls, waterfall near Laja
Must-see

Laja Falls

Waterfall · 37 km

Playa Colcura, beach near Laja
Must-see

Playa Colcura

Beach · 54 km

Places near Laja by type

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One day from Laja

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:12 pm

128 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 Laja
  2. Santa Cruz de Oñezheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Cerro Altoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Puente Colganteviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Laja Fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  6. Vado de Tarpellancawaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Laja
Today’s loopLajaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Laja?

Laguna La Señoraza (lake, about 1 km), Puente Colgante (viewpoint, about 28 km), Santa Cruz de Oñez (heritage site, about 10 km), Vado de Tarpellanca (waterfall, about 13 km), Laja Falls (waterfall, about 37 km), Cerro Alto (viewpoint, about 21 km).

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

77 places on Spotwander: 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 forts & heritage, 8 waterfalls, 10 churches, 8 other attractions.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Laja?

La Roca Del Indio, about 2 km by road; Riscos de Monterrey (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Laja?

Busto Bernardo O'higgins, about 1 km by road; Monumento A la Bandera (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Laja?

Start in Laja, visit Santa Cruz de Oñez, then Cerro Alto, then Puente Colgante, then Laja Falls, then Vado de Tarpellanca, and drive back — about 128 km by road in all.