Places to visit near

Matanza

Matanza is a town in Santander district, Colombia of about 1,669 people. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit: 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 waterfalls and 9 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Torre de Controlación Aérea El Picacho, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nueva Pamplona and Sogamoso Dam.

7.3223° N, 73.0152° WPop. 1,669

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Within 30 km25 places
Within 50 km75
Must-see5
Notable208
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Matanza

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:32 pm

91 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 Matanza
  2. Parque Natural Regional Páramo de Santurbánnature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Mirador Lagunas Negrasviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Camino Verdeviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Torre de Controlación Aérea El Picachoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Los Alpes Tonawaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Matanza
Today’s loopMatanzaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Matanza?

Cueva El Indio y La India (cave, about 4 km), Torre de Controlación Aérea El Picacho (viewpoint, about 30 km), Parque Natural Regional Páramo de Santurbán (nature spot, about 18 km), Camino Verde (viewpoint, about 19 km), Los Alpes Tona (waterfall, about 19 km), La Cantera (viewpoint, about 20 km).

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

75 places on Spotwander: 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 waterfalls, 9 forts & heritage, 11 museums, 1 cave.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Matanza?

Camino Verde, about 19 km by road; La Cantera (20 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Matanza?

Los Alpes Tona, about 19 km by road; Cascada Gemelas (20 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Matanza?

Start in Matanza, visit Parque Natural Regional Páramo de Santurbán, then Mirador Lagunas Negras, then Camino Verde, then Torre de Controlación Aérea El Picacho, then Los Alpes Tona, and drive back — about 91 km by road in all.