Colombia

Places to visit near Machetá

Machetá is a town in Colombia, home to about 1,742 people. Within 50 km by road there are 94 places to visit — 59 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 forts & heritage, 3 museums and 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Tenza Valley (26 km), Laguna de Guatavita (27 km) and Laguna de Suesca (28 km).

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Machetá, Colombia
Machetá, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Machetá at a glance

Location
Colombia
Population
about 1,742
Coordinates
5.0815° N, 73.6076° W
Places within 50 km
94 (6 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 Machetá

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Machetá: 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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Things to see near Machetá, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Machetá

123 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Machetá. The closest is Alto El Trigal (17 km); the best-known is Tenza Valley (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Machetá

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Machetá. The closest is Monumento al Desarrollo (23 km); the best-known is Checua (38 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Machetá

26 museums within 100 km of Machetá. The closest is Museo de Historia Natural de la Sabana (37 km); the best-known is Catedral de Sal (56 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Machetá

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Machetá. The closest is Represa del Sisga (17 km); the best-known is Laguna de Guatavita (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Machetá

13 waterfalls within 100 km of Machetá. The closest is Cascadas de Aguablanca (22 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Machetá

13 churches within 100 km of Machetá. The closest is Basílica del Santo Cristo (43 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Machetá

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 150 km on the road.

  1. Start in Machetá
  2. 17 km Represa del Sisga · lake, Cundinamarca
  3. 16 km Laguna de Suesca · lake, Cundinamarca
  4. 30 km Embalse de Tominé · lake, Cundinamarca
  5. 9 km Laguna de Guatavita · lake, Cundinamarca
  6. 52 km Tenza Valley · viewpoint, Boyacá
  7. 26 km Back to Machetá

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How to reach Machetá

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Machetá by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints59123Alto El Trigal (17 km)
    Forts & heritage1028Monumento al Desarrollo (23 km)
    Museums326Museo de Historia Natural de la Sabana (37 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs916Represa del Sisga (17 km)
    Waterfalls813Cascadas de Aguablanca (22 km)
    Churches113Basílica del Santo Cristo (43 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens112Reserva Forestal Nacimiento Río Bogotá (21 km)
    Parks08Parque la Esperanza (55 km)
    Other attractions17Nacimiento del Río Bogotá (24 km)
    Caves25Cueva (20 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Abou Bakr Al-Siddiq Mosque (85 km)
    Beaches & coast01Plazuela de Toros (67 km)

    Machetá: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Machetá?

    Tenza Valley (viewpoint, about 26 km), Laguna de Guatavita (lake, about 27 km), Laguna de Suesca (lake, about 28 km), Embalse de Tominé (lake, about 36 km), Represa del Sisga (lake, about 17 km), Alto El Trigal (viewpoint, about 17 km).

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

    94 places on Spotwander: 59 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 forts & heritage, 3 museums, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Machetá?

    Alto El Trigal, about 17 km by road; Acantilados (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Machetá?

    Monumento al Desarrollo, about 23 km by road; Pictogramas de la Peña de Palacio (37 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Machetá?

    Museo de Historia Natural de la Sabana, about 37 km by road; Museo de Guatavita (37 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Machetá?

    Start in Machetá, visit Represa del Sisga, then Laguna de Suesca, then Embalse de Tominé, then Laguna de Guatavita, then Tenza Valley, and drive back — about 150 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Machetá?

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

    Towns near Machetá

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