Caldas district, Colombia

Places to visit near Marulanda

Marulanda is a town in Caldas district, Colombia, home to about 1,256 people. Within 50 km by road there are 124 places to visit — 79 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 waterfalls, 14 forts & heritage and 3 churches. The must-see places are Iglesia San Antonio (15 km), Romeral (18 km) and Cerro Bravo (27 km).

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Marulanda, Colombia
Marulanda, Caldas district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Marulanda at a glance

Location
Caldas district, Colombia
Population
about 1,256
Coordinates
5.2839° N, 75.2602° W
Places within 50 km
124 (8 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 churches

Top places to visit near Marulanda

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

180 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Marulanda. The closest is Alto La Virgen (1 km); the best-known is Romeral (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Marulanda

38 waterfalls within 100 km of Marulanda. The closest is Cascadas La Arenera Pensilvania (19 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Marulanda

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Marulanda. The closest is Virgen del Carmen (35 km); the best-known is Centro Histórico de Manizales (47 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Marulanda

7 churches within 100 km of Marulanda. The closest is Iglesia San Antonio (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Marulanda

7 museums within 100 km of Marulanda. The closest is Museo Universidad de Caldas (44 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Marulanda

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Marulanda. The closest is Laguna Termal (51 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Marulanda

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 84 km on the road.

  1. Start in Marulanda
  2. 1 km Alto La Virgen · viewpoint, Caldas
  3. 17 km Romeral · viewpoint, Caldas
  4. 19 km Cerro Bravo · viewpoint, Tolima
  5. 30 km Iglesia San Antonio · church, Caldas
  6. 12 km Alto de Luisa · viewpoint, Caldas
  7. 5 km Back to Marulanda

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From travellers near Marulanda

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Marulanda by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints79180Alto La Virgen (1 km)
    Waterfalls1738Cascadas La Arenera Pensilvania (19 km)
    Forts & heritage1419Virgen del Carmen (35 km)
    Churches37Iglesia San Antonio (15 km)
    Museums37Museo Universidad de Caldas (44 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs07Laguna Termal (51 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Parque Nacional Natural Selva de Florencia (39 km)
    Other attractions33Torre de Herveo (45 km)
    Caves22Cueva del Bambu (48 km)
    Parks11Parque Fundadores (46 km)

    Marulanda: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Marulanda?

    Iglesia San Antonio (church, about 15 km), Romeral (viewpoint, about 18 km), Alto La Virgen (viewpoint, about 1 km), Alto de Luisa (viewpoint, about 5 km), Cerro Bravo (viewpoint, about 27 km), Alto Garrapatas (viewpoint, about 9 km).

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

    124 places on Spotwander: 79 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 waterfalls, 14 forts & heritage, 3 churches, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Marulanda?

    Alto La Virgen, about 1 km by road; Alto de Luisa (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Marulanda?

    Cascadas La Arenera Pensilvania, about 19 km by road; Cascada Santa Barbara (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Marulanda?

    Virgen del Carmen, about 35 km by road; Lavaderos del Barrio Obrero (36 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Marulanda?

    Start in Marulanda, visit Alto La Virgen, then Romeral, then Cerro Bravo, then Iglesia San Antonio, then Alto de Luisa, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Marulanda?

    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 churches.

    Towns near Marulanda

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