Atlántico district, Colombia

Places to visit near Malambo

Malambo is a city in Atlántico district, Colombia, home to about 101,534 people. Within 50 km by road there are 85 places to visit — 16 beaches & coast, 16 forts & heritage, 22 churches and 11 museums. The must-see places are Shakira Sculpture (10 km), Iglesia San Roque (16 km) and Zoológico de Barranquilla (21 km).

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Malambo, Colombia
Malambo, Atlántico district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Malambo at a glance

Location
Atlántico district, Colombia
Population
about 101,534
Coordinates
10.8595° N, 74.7739° W
Places within 50 km
85 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Malambo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Malambo: 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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Beaches & coast near Malambo

40 beaches & coast within 100 km of Malambo. The closest is Despacho Cootrasol - Ruta D4 (8 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Malambo

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Malambo. The closest is Monumento al Cacique (1 km); the best-known is Teatro Olimpia (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Malambo

24 churches within 100 km of Malambo. The closest is Parroquia Santa Maria Magdalena (1 km); the best-known is Iglesia San Roque (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Malambo

23 museums within 100 km of Malambo. The closest is Simon Bolivar (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Malambo

22 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Malambo. The closest is Ciénaga Sabana Grande (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Malambo

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Malambo. The closest is Bocas de Ceniza (36 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Malambo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 58 km on the road.

  1. Start in Malambo
  2. 8 km Despacho Cootrasol - Ruta D4 · beach, Atlántico
  3. 18 km Templo de Barranquilla, Colombia · church, Atlántico
  4. 9 km Zoológico de Barranquilla · park, Atlántico
  5. 6 km Iglesia San Roque · church, Atlántico
  6. 9 km Simon Bolivar · museum, Atlántico
  7. 8 km Back to Malambo

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From travellers near Malambo

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    Within 15 km of Malambo

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Malambo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast1640Despacho Cootrasol - Ruta D4 (8 km)
    Forts & heritage1628Monumento al Cacique (1 km)
    Churches2224Parroquia Santa Maria Magdalena (1 km)
    Museums1123Simon Bolivar (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs822Ciénaga Sabana Grande (13 km)
    Other attractions412Shakira Sculpture (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints112Bocas de Ceniza (36 km)
    Parks67Parque Cementerio (1 km)
    Waterfalls07Condominio Cascadas del Rodadero (88 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Vía Parque Isla de Salamanca (31 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Isla de Salamanca (51 km)

    Malambo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Malambo?

    Shakira Sculpture (attraction, about 10 km), Iglesia San Roque (church, about 16 km), Zoológico de Barranquilla (park, about 21 km), Templo de Barranquilla, Colombia (church, about 25 km), Despacho Cootrasol - Ruta D4 (beach, about 8 km), Simon Bolivar (museum, about 8 km).

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

    85 places on Spotwander: 16 beaches & coast, 16 forts & heritage, 22 churches, 11 museums, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest beach to Malambo?

    Despacho Cootrasol - Ruta D4, about 8 km by road; Cancha de Lipaya (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Malambo?

    Monumento al Cacique, about 1 km by road; Teatro Olimpia (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Malambo?

    Parroquia Santa Maria Magdalena, about 1 km by road; Elí Elí Mi Alfarero (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Malambo?

    Start in Malambo, visit Despacho Cootrasol - Ruta D4, then Templo de Barranquilla, Colombia, then Zoológico de Barranquilla, then Iglesia San Roque, then Simon Bolivar, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Malambo?

    October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

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