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Montecristo

Montecristo is a town in Bolívar district, Colombia of about 5,608 people. Within 50 km by road there are 81 places to visit: 51 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 12 churches. The must-see place is Serrania De San Lucas.

8.2971° N, 74.4733° WPop. 5,608

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Within 30 km37 places
Within 50 km81
Must-see1
Notable37
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Serrania De San Lucas

Viewpoint · 35 km

Notable

Alto El Tapon

Viewpoint · 2 km

Notable

Alto El Gallo

Viewpoint · 19 km

Places near Montecristo by type

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One day from Montecristo

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:03 pm

182 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Montecristo
  2. Alto El Galloviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Cascada El Saltillowaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  4. Serrania De San Lucasviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Alto Salazarviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Saltillos de San Mateowaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Montecristo
Today’s loopMontecristoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Montecristo?

Alto El Tapon (viewpoint, about 2 km), Serrania De San Lucas (viewpoint, about 35 km), Alto El Gallo (viewpoint, about 19 km), Ciénaga la Bartola (lake, about 5 km), Loma La Bartola (viewpoint, about 5 km), Lomas De La Yuca (viewpoint, about 5 km).

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

81 places on Spotwander: 51 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 churches, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 beach.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Montecristo?

Alto El Tapon, about 2 km by road; Loma La Bartola (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Montecristo?

Ciénaga la Bartola, about 5 km by road; Ciénaga Ciritonga (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Montecristo?

Start in Montecristo, visit Alto El Gallo, then Cascada El Saltillo, then Serrania De San Lucas, then Alto Salazar, then Saltillos de San Mateo, and drive back — about 182 km by road in all.