Nariño district, Colombia

Places to visit near Leiva

Leiva is a town in Nariño district, Colombia, home to about 3,668 people. Within 50 km by road there are 79 places to visit — 52 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 churches, 8 parks and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Doña Juana (79 km), Petacas (81 km) and Las Ánimas (81 km).

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Leiva, Colombia
Leiva, Nariño district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Leiva at a glance

Location
Nariño district, Colombia
Population
about 3,668
Coordinates
1.9350° N, 77.3063° W
Places within 50 km
79
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Leiva

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Leiva: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Leiva

130 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Leiva. The closest is Cerro Palmar (6 km); the best-known is Barrio Villa Paz (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Leiva

37 churches within 100 km of Leiva. The closest is Parroquia Sagrado Corazón de Jesús (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Leiva

24 parks within 100 km of Leiva. The closest is Parque Principal (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Leiva

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Leiva. The closest is Vivienda de Don Bernabe (46 km); the best-known is Casa de Isabel Imbachi (48 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Leiva

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Leiva. The closest is Cascada (54 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Leiva

6 beaches & coast within 100 km of Leiva. The closest is Patacore (55 km); the best-known is La Curia (76 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Leiva

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 126 km on the road.

  1. Start in Leiva
  2. 27 km Barrio Villa Paz · viewpoint, Cauca
  3. 11 km Alto Socovón · viewpoint, Cauca
  4. 40 km Alto Cañaveral · viewpoint, Nariño
  5. 3 km Alto El Encantado · viewpoint, Nariño
  6. 14 km Alto Cuchilla · viewpoint, Nariño
  7. 31 km Back to Leiva

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How to reach Leiva

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Leiva by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints52130Cerro Palmar (6 km)
    Churches1237Parroquia Sagrado Corazón de Jesús (1 km)
    Parks824Parque Principal (1 km)
    Forts & heritage39Vivienda de Don Bernabe (46 km)
    Waterfalls08Cascada (54 km)
    Other attractions47Virgen de Cumbitara (35 km)
    Beaches & coast06Patacore (55 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Represa Hidromayo (53 km)
    Museums04Casa de la Ciencia (98 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Monte Oscuro (54 km)
    Temples02Santuario Virgen de la Playa (53 km)
    Caves01Gruta Nuestra Señora de Lourdes (74 km)

    Leiva: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Leiva?

    Parroquia Sagrado Corazón de Jesús (church, about 1 km), Parque Principal (park, about 1 km), Barrio Villa Paz (viewpoint, about 27 km), Alto Cuchilla (viewpoint, about 31 km), Cerro Palmar (viewpoint, about 6 km), Cerro Cocodrilo (viewpoint, about 6 km).

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

    79 places on Spotwander: 52 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 churches, 8 parks, 3 forts & heritage, 4 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Leiva?

    Cerro Palmar, about 6 km by road; Cerro Cocodrilo (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Leiva?

    Parroquia Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, about 1 km by road; Parroquia Nuestra Señora de El Rosario (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Leiva?

    Parque Principal, about 1 km by road; Parque Central (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Leiva?

    Start in Leiva, visit Barrio Villa Paz, then Alto Socovón, then Alto Cañaveral, then Alto El Encantado, then Alto Cuchilla, and drive back — about 126 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Leiva?

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

    Towns near Leiva

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