Cauca district, Colombia

Places to visit near Miranda

Miranda is a town in Cauca district, Colombia, home to about 13,223 people. Within 50 km by road there are 96 places to visit — 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 churches, 12 forts & heritage and 9 museums. The must-see places are Catedral de Nuestra Señora del Rosario del Palmar (39 km), Mano de la Resistencia del Paro (46 km) and Parque Artesanal Loma de la Cruz (50 km).

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Miranda, Colombia
Miranda, Cauca district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Miranda at a glance

Location
Cauca district, Colombia
Population
about 13,223
Coordinates
3.2528° N, 76.2292° W
Places within 50 km
96 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Miranda

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

68 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Miranda. The closest is Subestación Eléctrica Miranda (Cauca) (1 km); the best-known is Subestación Eléctrica Corinto (cauca) (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Miranda

35 churches within 100 km of Miranda. The closest is El Rosario (1 km); the best-known is Catedral de Nuestra Señora del Rosario del Palmar (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Miranda

24 forts & heritage within 100 km of Miranda. The closest is Puente de Los Esclavos (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Miranda

22 museums within 100 km of Miranda. The closest is Bosque Municipal (39 km); the best-known is Calima Gold Museum (51 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Miranda

19 waterfalls within 100 km of Miranda. The closest is Cascada Los Pericos Buenaventura (42 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Miranda

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Miranda. The closest is Apiario JoTa (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Miranda

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 139 km on the road.

  1. Start in Miranda
  2. 4 km Puente de Los Esclavos · heritage site, Cauca
  3. 8 km Subestación Eléctrica Corinto (cauca) · viewpoint, Cauca
  4. 48 km Mano de la Resistencia del Paro · heritage site, Valle del Cauca
  5. 5 km Parque Artesanal Loma de la Cruz · park, Valle del Cauca
  6. 35 km Catedral de Nuestra Señora del Rosario del Palmar · church, Valle del Cauca
  7. 39 km Back to Miranda

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    Within 15 km of Miranda

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Miranda by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1768Subestación Eléctrica Miranda (Cauca) (1 km)
    Churches3135El Rosario (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1224Puente de Los Esclavos (4 km)
    Museums922Bosque Municipal (39 km)
    Waterfalls519Cascada Los Pericos Buenaventura (42 km)
    Other attractions611Acueducto de Miranda (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens510Apiario JoTa (12 km)
    Parks68Parque Principal (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs18Pesca Deportiva (32 km)
    Beaches & coast47Playas De Mirandayork Cauca (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Rio Cali (54 km)

    Miranda: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Miranda?

    Puente de Los Esclavos (heritage site, about 4 km), Subestación Eléctrica Corinto (cauca) (viewpoint, about 12 km), Catedral de Nuestra Señora del Rosario del Palmar (church, about 39 km), El Rosario (church, about 1 km), Iglesia El Rosario (church, about 1 km), Parque Principal (park, about 1 km).

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

    96 places on Spotwander: 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 churches, 12 forts & heritage, 9 museums, 5 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Miranda?

    Subestación Eléctrica Miranda (Cauca), about 1 km by road; Vda Guatemala (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Miranda?

    El Rosario, about 1 km by road; Iglesia El Rosario (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Miranda?

    Puente de Los Esclavos, about 4 km by road; Monumento de Columnas (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Miranda?

    Start in Miranda, visit Puente de Los Esclavos, then Subestación Eléctrica Corinto (cauca), then Mano de la Resistencia del Paro, then Parque Artesanal Loma de la Cruz, then Catedral de Nuestra Señora del Rosario del Palmar, and drive back — about 139 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Miranda?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Miranda

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