Córdoba district, Colombia

Places to visit near Moñitos

Moñitos is a town in Córdoba district, Colombia, home to about 5,385 people. Within 50 km by road there are 79 places to visit — 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 churches, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens and 8 parks. The must-see places are Paramillo National Natural Park (98 km) and Volcán de Lodo (99 km).

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Moñitos at a glance

Location
Córdoba district, Colombia
Population
about 5,385
Coordinates
8.2500° N, 76.0500° W
Places within 50 km
79
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Moñitos

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

101 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Moñitos. The closest is Cerro Pelado (7 km); the best-known is Alto Trinchera (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Moñitos

46 churches within 100 km of Moñitos. The closest is Iglesia Presbiteriana Cristo Vive (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Moñitos

32 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Moñitos. The closest is Ciénaga Chugre (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Moñitos

19 parks within 100 km of Moñitos. The closest is Madre Vieja (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Moñitos

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Moñitos. The closest is Urrá (39 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Moñitos

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Moñitos. The closest is Playa Mansa (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Moñitos

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 115 km on the road.

  1. Start in Moñitos
  2. 19 km Alto Trinchera · viewpoint, Córdoba
  3. 26 km Alto El Brillante · viewpoint, Córdoba
  4. 9 km Alto Guarumal · viewpoint, Córdoba
  5. 5 km Cuchilla El Higuerón · viewpoint, Córdoba
  6. 35 km Ceniza · viewpoint, Córdoba
  7. 21 km Back to Moñitos

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From travellers near Moñitos

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How to reach Moñitos

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    Within 15 km of Moñitos

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Moñitos by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints36101Cerro Pelado (7 km)
    Churches1146Iglesia Presbiteriana Cristo Vive (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1632Ciénaga Chugre (8 km)
    Parks819Madre Vieja (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs512Urrá (39 km)
    Beaches & coast28Playa Mansa (1 km)
    Other attractions04La Quinta (59 km)
    Forts & heritage13Casa Admon (46 km)
    Waterfalls01Pisina Natural el Carlos (95 km)
    Caves01Riohacha, La Guajira (96 km)

    Moñitos: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Moñitos?

    Alto Trinchera (viewpoint, about 19 km), Ceniza (viewpoint, about 21 km), Playa Mansa (beach, about 1 km), Alojamiento Zona Green (beach, about 1 km), Iglesia Presbiteriana Cristo Vive (church, about 2 km), Madre Vieja (park, about 2 km).

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

    79 places on Spotwander: 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 churches, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 parks, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Moñitos?

    Cerro Pelado, about 7 km by road; La Oscurana, Tierralta (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Moñitos?

    Iglesia Presbiteriana Cristo Vive, about 2 km by road; Lazos de Amor Mariano (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Moñitos?

    Ciénaga Chugre, about 8 km by road; Parque Nacional Natural Paramillo (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Moñitos?

    Start in Moñitos, visit Alto Trinchera, then Alto El Brillante, then Alto Guarumal, then Cuchilla El Higuerón, then Ceniza, and drive back — about 115 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Moñitos?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Moñitos

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Moñitos’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.