Tolima district, Colombia

Places to visit near Líbano

Líbano is a town in Tolima district, Colombia, home to about 28,211 people. Within 50 km by road there are 99 places to visit — 75 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 waterfalls, 4 forts & heritage and 1 museums. The must-see places are Volcán Nevado del Ruiz (36 km), Cerro Bravo (39 km) and Paramillo del Cisne (41 km).

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Líbano at a glance

Location
Tolima district, Colombia
Population
about 28,211
Coordinates
4.9218° N, 75.0623° W
Places within 50 km
99 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Líbano

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Líbano: 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 Líbano

151 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Líbano. The closest is Mirador (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Líbano

44 waterfalls within 100 km of Líbano. The closest is Cascada (5 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Líbano

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Líbano. The closest is Ruinas Hospital San Lorenzo de Armero (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Líbano

9 museums within 100 km of Líbano. The closest is Museo de Armero (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Líbano

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Líbano. The closest is Control Parque Nacional Los Nevados (46 km); the best-known is Parque Nacional Natural Los Nevados (50 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Líbano

5 churches within 100 km of Líbano. The closest is Iglesia San Antonio (48 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Líbano

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Líbano
  2. 2 km Mirador · viewpoint, Tolima
  3. 3 km Cascada · waterfall, Tolima
  4. 8 km Cascada de Las Columnas · waterfall, Tolima
  5. 3 km Alto Bonito · viewpoint, Tolima
  6. 14 km Alto El Descabezado · viewpoint, Tolima
  7. 8 km Back to Líbano

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How to reach Líbano

    All places near Líbano by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Líbano by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints75151Mirador (2 km)
    Waterfalls1344Cascada (5 km)
    Forts & heritage432Ruinas Hospital San Lorenzo de Armero (22 km)
    Museums19Museo de Armero (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27Control Parque Nacional Los Nevados (46 km)
    Churches15Iglesia San Antonio (48 km)
    Other attractions05Torre de Herveo (62 km)
    Caves14Vestigios #6 - Caverna #2 (32 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Laguna Termal (42 km)
    Beaches & coast11Isla La Margarita (47 km)
    Parks01Parque Fundadores (65 km)

    Líbano: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Líbano?

    Mirador (viewpoint, about 2 km), Cascada (waterfall, about 5 km), Alto El Descabezado (viewpoint, about 8 km), Cascada de Las Columnas (waterfall, about 8 km), Alto Bonito (viewpoint, about 10 km), Alto del Convenio (viewpoint, about 10 km).

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

    99 places on Spotwander: 75 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 waterfalls, 4 forts & heritage, 1 museum, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Líbano?

    Mirador, about 2 km by road; Alto El Descabezado (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Líbano?

    Cascada, about 5 km by road; Cascada de Las Columnas (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Líbano?

    Ruinas Hospital San Lorenzo de Armero, about 22 km by road; Armero, Un Luto Permanente (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Líbano?

    Start in Líbano, visit Mirador, then Cascada, then Cascada de Las Columnas, then Alto Bonito, then Alto El Descabezado, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Líbano?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Líbano

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