Boyacá district, Colombia

Places to visit near Monguí

Monguí is a town in Boyacá district, Colombia, home to about 2,299 people. Within 50 km by road there are 154 places to visit — 94 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 forts & heritage, 5 waterfalls and 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Archaeology Museum (10 km), Sun Temple (11 km) and Isla Santo Domingo (21 km).

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

Monguí at a glance

Location
Boyacá district, Colombia
Population
about 2,299
Coordinates
5.7215° N, 72.8491° W
Places within 50 km
154 (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 Monguí

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Monguí: 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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Things to see near Monguí, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Monguí

165 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Monguí. The closest is Alto De La Cruz (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Monguí

48 forts & heritage within 100 km of Monguí. The closest is Alcantúz (10 km); the best-known is Sun Temple (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Monguí

20 waterfalls within 100 km of Monguí. The closest is Cascada Sanctuario de la Sagrada Familia (3 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Monguí

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Monguí. The closest is Laguna Sismosá (17 km); the best-known is Isla Santo Domingo (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Monguí

13 museums within 100 km of Monguí. The closest is Archaeology Museum (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Monguí

8 caves within 100 km of Monguí. The closest is Cuevas de Suescún (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Monguí

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 56 km on the road.

  1. Start in Monguí
  2. 3 km Cascada Sanctuario de la Sagrada Familia · waterfall, Boyacá
  3. 24 km Isla Santo Domingo · lake, Boyacá
  4. 18 km Sun Temple · heritage site, Boyacá
  5. 1 km Archaeology Museum · museum, Boyacá
  6. 8 km Alto De La Cruz · viewpoint, Boyacá
  7. 2 km Back to Monguí

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From travellers near Monguí

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How to reach Monguí

    All places near Monguí by distance

    Within 15 km of Monguí

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Monguí by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints94165Alto De La Cruz (2 km)
    Forts & heritage2748Alcantúz (10 km)
    Waterfalls520Cascada Sanctuario de la Sagrada Familia (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1014Laguna Sismosá (17 km)
    Museums813Archaeology Museum (10 km)
    Caves38Cuevas de Suescún (18 km)
    Churches16Iglesia Nuestra Señora De Las Nieves De Firavitoba (21 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves33Isla Santa Helena (23 km)
    Beaches & coast22Playa Blanca (34 km)
    Other attractions02Bus Terminal (74 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Parque Nacional Natural Pisba (45 km)
    Parks01Parque Pinzón (75 km)

    Monguí: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Monguí?

    Archaeology Museum (museum, about 10 km), Sun Temple (heritage site, about 11 km), Isla Santo Domingo (lake, about 21 km), Alto De La Cruz (viewpoint, about 2 km), Cascada Sanctuario de la Sagrada Familia (waterfall, about 3 km), Alto Llano Grande (viewpoint, about 5 km).

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

    154 places on Spotwander: 94 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 forts & heritage, 5 waterfalls, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Monguí?

    Alto De La Cruz, about 2 km by road; Alto Llano Grande (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Monguí?

    Alcantúz, about 10 km by road; A Los Mártires de la Ramada (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Monguí?

    Cascada Sanctuario de la Sagrada Familia, about 3 km by road; Cascada La Pirámide (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Monguí?

    Start in Monguí, visit Cascada Sanctuario de la Sagrada Familia, then Isla Santo Domingo, then Sun Temple, then Archaeology Museum, then Alto De La Cruz, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Monguí?

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

    Towns near Monguí

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