Atlántico district, Colombia

Places to visit near Manatí

Manatí is a town in Atlántico district, Colombia, home to about 14,140 people. Within 50 km by road there are 104 places to visit — 6 beaches & coast, 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 30 churches and 1 forts & heritage. The must-see places are El Totumo (57 km), Cartagena Botanical Garden "Guillermo Piñeres" (66 km) and Shakira Sculpture (70 km).

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

Manatí at a glance

Location
Atlántico district, Colombia
Population
about 14,140
Coordinates
10.4459° N, 74.9587° W
Places within 50 km
104
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Manatí

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

48 beaches & coast within 100 km of Manatí. The closest is Playa San Veronica (27 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Manatí

44 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Manatí. The closest is Ciénaga Manatí (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Manatí

43 churches within 100 km of Manatí. The closest is Ministerio Internacional Kabod (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Manatí

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Manatí. The closest is Virgen (26 km); the best-known is Letras Baranoa (51 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Manatí

23 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Manatí. The closest is Loma (4 km); the best-known is La Peña (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • La Peña · viewpoint · Atlántico · ~22 km
  • Loma · viewpoint · Atlántico · ~4 km
  • Cerro · viewpoint · Atlántico · ~8 km
  • El Totumo · viewpoint · Bolívar · ~57 km · Must-see
  • Serrania de Piojó · viewpoint · Atlántico · ~41 km
  • Alto Capon · viewpoint · Atlántico · ~42 km

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Museums near Manatí

20 museums within 100 km of Manatí. The closest is Casa de la Cultura (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Manatí

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 62 km on the road.

  1. Start in Manatí
  2. 3 km Ciénaga Manatí · lake, Atlántico
  3. 15 km Embalse Guajaro · lake, Atlántico
  4. 20 km Ciénaga Boquita · lake, Atlántico
  5. 3 km Ciénaga Pelota · lake, Atlántico
  6. 5 km Ciénaga La Isla · lake, Atlántico
  7. 16 km Back to Manatí

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How to reach Manatí

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    Within 15 km of Manatí

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Manatí by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast648Playa San Veronica (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2844Ciénaga Manatí (3 km)
    Churches3043Ministerio Internacional Kabod (10 km)
    Forts & heritage130Virgen (26 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1523Loma (4 km)
    Museums520Casa de la Cultura (1 km)
    Other attractions613Puerto de Chengue (31 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens69Ciénaga de Sabala (8 km)
    Parks69Parque la Virgencita (18 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Isla Martín Cabezas (20 km)

    Manatí: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Manatí?

    Ciénaga Manatí (lake, about 3 km), Ciénaga Boquita (lake, about 9 km), Ciénaga Pelota (lake, about 11 km), Ciénaga La Isla (lake, about 16 km), Embalse Guajaro (lake, about 19 km), La Peña (viewpoint, about 22 km).

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

    104 places on Spotwander: 6 beaches & coast, 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 30 churches, 1 fort, 15 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest beach to Manatí?

    Playa San Veronica, about 27 km by road; Punta La Ceiba (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Manatí?

    Ciénaga Manatí, about 3 km by road; Ciénaga de La Cruz (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Manatí?

    Ministerio Internacional Kabod, about 10 km by road; Ipuc Candelaria Central (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Manatí?

    Start in Manatí, visit Ciénaga Manatí, then Embalse Guajaro, then Ciénaga Boquita, then Ciénaga Pelota, then Ciénaga La Isla, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Manatí?

    October to March for beaches & coast; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Manatí

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