Places to visit near

Maicao

Maicao is a city in La Guajira district, Colombia of about 130,348 people. Within 50 km by road there are 50 places to visit: 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 churches and 6 parks. The must-see places are Mezquita de Omar Ibn Al-Jattab, Laguna Sinamaica and La Raya Beach.

11.3784° N, 72.2395° WPop. 130,348

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Within 30 km29 places
Within 50 km50
Must-see4
Notable28
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Maicao

5 stops, one loop, back by 8:15 pm

260 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 Maicao
  2. Gran Eneallake · 45 min
  3. Cascada Contrywaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  4. Monumento Mujer Wayúuheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Alto Niñoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Tanewaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Maicao
Today’s loopMaicaoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Maicao?

Mezquita de Omar Ibn Al-Jattab (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Parque San José (park, about 1 km), Iglesia San José (church, about 1 km), Comunidad Cristiana Tiempos En Su Presencia (church, about 1 km), Avivamiento Juvenil CDS (church, about 1 km), Tiempo de Cosecha (church, about 1 km).

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

50 places on Spotwander: 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 churches, 6 parks, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 other attractions.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Maicao?

Cuchilla Ghononimana, about 38 km by road; Alto Niño (42 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Maicao?

Iglesia San José, about 1 km by road; Comunidad Cristiana Tiempos En Su Presencia (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Maicao?

Start in Maicao, visit Gran Eneal, then Cascada Contry, then Monumento Mujer Wayúu, then Alto Niño, then Tane, and drive back — about 260 km by road in all.