Boyacá district, Colombia

Places to visit near Mongua

Mongua is a town in Boyacá district, Colombia, home to about 2,322 people. Within 50 km by road there are 156 places to visit — 96 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 forts & heritage, 5 waterfalls and 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Archaeology Museum (18 km), Sun Temple (18 km) and Isla Santo Domingo (28 km).

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Mongua, Colombia
Mongua, Boyacá district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mongua at a glance

Location
Boyacá district, Colombia
Population
about 2,322
Coordinates
5.7508° N, 72.8034° W
Places within 50 km
156 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage

Top places to visit near Mongua

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

184 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mongua. The closest is Alto Llano Grande (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Mongua

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mongua. The closest is Alcantúz (16 km); the best-known is Sun Temple (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Mongua

15 waterfalls within 100 km of Mongua. The closest is Cascada Sanctuario de la Sagrada Familia (4 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mongua

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mongua. The closest is Laguna Sismosá (13 km); the best-known is Isla Santo Domingo (28 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Mongua

11 museums within 100 km of Mongua. The closest is Archaeology Museum (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Mongua

8 caves within 100 km of Mongua. The closest is Cuevas de Suescún (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Mongua

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mongua
  2. 7 km Peñon de Las Águilas · viewpoint, Boyacá
  3. 18 km Sun Temple · heritage site, Boyacá
  4. 1 km Archaeology Museum · museum, Boyacá
  5. 14 km Cascada Sanctuario de la Sagrada Familia · waterfall, Boyacá
  6. 2 km Alto Llano Grande · viewpoint, Boyacá
  7. 3 km Back to Mongua

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    All places near Mongua by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mongua by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints96184Alto Llano Grande (3 km)
    Forts & heritage2743Alcantúz (16 km)
    Waterfalls515Cascada Sanctuario de la Sagrada Familia (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1014Laguna Sismosá (13 km)
    Museums811Archaeology Museum (18 km)
    Caves38Cuevas de Suescún (24 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves33Isla Santa Helena (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Parque Nacional Natural Pisba (38 km)
    Beaches & coast22Casa Residencial (35 km)
    Churches11Iglesia Nuestra Señora De Las Nieves De Firavitoba (28 km)
    Other attractions01Statue of the Virgen (77 km)

    Mongua: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mongua?

    Archaeology Museum (museum, about 18 km), Sun Temple (heritage site, about 18 km), Alto Llano Grande (viewpoint, about 3 km), Cascada Sanctuario de la Sagrada Familia (waterfall, about 4 km), Peñon de Las Águilas (viewpoint, about 7 km), Isla Santo Domingo (lake, about 28 km).

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

    156 places on Spotwander: 96 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 forts & heritage, 5 waterfalls, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mongua?

    Alto Llano Grande, about 3 km by road; Peñon de Las Águilas (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mongua?

    Alcantúz, about 16 km by road; A Los Mártires de la Ramada (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Mongua?

    Cascada Sanctuario de la Sagrada Familia, about 4 km by road; Cascada La Pirámide (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mongua?

    Start in Mongua, visit Peñon de Las Águilas, then Sun Temple, then Archaeology Museum, then Cascada Sanctuario de la Sagrada Familia, then Alto Llano Grande, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mongua?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage.

    Towns near Mongua

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