Vaupés district, Colombia

Places to visit near Mitú

Mitú is a town in Vaupés district, Colombia, home to about 5,917 people. Within 50 km by road there are 20 places to visit — 4 waterfalls, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 rivers, islands & mangroves and 2 churches. The closest is Parroquia (1 km).

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Mitú, Colombia
Mitú, Vaupés district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mitú at a glance

Location
Vaupés district, Colombia
Population
about 5,917
Coordinates
1.2578° N, 70.2347° W
Places within 50 km
20
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Mitú

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Waterfalls near Mitú

13 waterfalls within 100 km of Mitú. The closest is Raudal Vacuravá (28 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mitú

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mitú. The closest is Cerro (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Mitú

6 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Mitú. The closest is Isla Urania (9 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Mitú

2 churches within 100 km of Mitú. The closest is Parroquia (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Mitú

2 parks within 100 km of Mitú. The closest is Parque Santander (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mitú

2 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mitú. The closest is Malecón Rio Vaupés (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Mitú

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 158 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mitú
  2. 28 km Raudal Vacuravá · waterfall, Vaupés
  3. 6 km Raudal Uacarapurí · waterfall, Vaupés
  4. 12 km Raudal Tayasú · waterfall, Vaupés
  5. 64 km Raudal Yacayaca · waterfall, Vaupés
  6. 39 km Cuevas · cave, Vaupés
  7. 9 km Back to Mitú

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How to reach Mitú

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mitú by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls413Raudal Vacuravá (28 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints410Cerro (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves46Isla Urania (9 km)
    Churches22Parroquia (1 km)
    Parks12Parque Santander (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Malecón Rio Vaupés (1 km)
    Beaches & coast12Playa Y Cachivera El Paujil (12 km)
    Caves11Cuevas (9 km)
    Other attractions11Puerto de la Gobernación (1 km)

    Mitú: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mitú?

    Cuevas (cave, about 9 km), Parroquia (church, about 1 km), Catedral de la Inmaculada (church, about 1 km), Parque Santander (park, about 1 km), Puerto de la Gobernación (attraction, about 1 km), Malecón Rio Vaupés (nature spot, about 1 km).

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

    20 places on Spotwander: 4 waterfalls, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 rivers, islands & mangroves, 2 churches, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Mitú?

    Raudal Vacuravá, about 28 km by road; Raudal Uacarapurí (33 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mitú?

    Cerro, about 7 km by road; Cerro Rocoso (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Mitú?

    Isla Urania, about 9 km by road; Isla Tucunare (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mitú?

    Start in Mitú, visit Raudal Vacuravá, then Raudal Uacarapurí, then Raudal Tayasú, then Raudal Yacayaca, then Cuevas, and drive back — about 158 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mitú?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Mitú

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