Sucre district, Colombia

Places to visit near Morroa

Morroa is a town in Sucre district, Colombia, home to about 4,949 people. Within 50 km by road there are 111 places to visit — 47 churches, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 forts & heritage and 20 parks. The must-see places are Isla Boquerón (74 km), Ciénaga Grande de Magangué (75 km) and Cabruna (77 km).

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Morroa, Colombia
Morroa, Sucre district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Morroa at a glance

Location
Sucre district, Colombia
Population
about 4,949
Coordinates
9.3335° N, 75.3054° W
Places within 50 km
111
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Morroa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Morroa: 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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Churches near Morroa

47 churches within 100 km of Morroa. The closest is Iglesia Católica (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Morroa

36 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Morroa. The closest is E.d.s. el Lago, Sincelejo (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Morroa

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Morroa. The closest is Monumento (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Morroa

20 parks within 100 km of Morroa. The closest is Parque Principal (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Morroa

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Morroa. The closest is La Peñata, Morroa, Sucre, Colombia (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Morroa

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Morroa. The closest is Coveñas (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Morroa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Morroa
  2. 7 km Monumento Religioso · heritage site, Sucre
  3. 19 km Cruz de Mayo · heritage site, Sucre
  4. 3 km Cacique Chinchelejo · heritage site, Sucre
  5. 3 km MuseoZenú Manuel Huertas Vergara · museum, Sucre
  6. 11 km Monumento · heritage site, Sucre
  7. 1 km Back to Morroa

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From travellers near Morroa

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How to reach Morroa

    All places near Morroa by distance

    Within 15 km of Morroa

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Morroa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4747Iglesia Católica (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs236E.d.s. el Lago, Sincelejo (16 km)
    Forts & heritage1432Monumento (1 km)
    Parks2020Parque Principal (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints814La Peñata, Morroa, Sucre, Colombia (1 km)
    Beaches & coast813Coveñas (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves010Isla Boquerón (74 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens66Monte Firme (9 km)
    Other attractions55Antena (7 km)
    Museums14MuseoZenú Manuel Huertas Vergara (12 km)
    Waterfalls01Agua La Cascada Lay (75 km)

    Morroa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Morroa?

    Monumento (heritage site, about 1 km), Monumento Religioso (heritage site, about 7 km), MuseoZenú Manuel Huertas Vergara (museum, about 12 km), Cruz de Mayo (heritage site, about 13 km), Cacique Chinchelejo (heritage site, about 14 km), Parque Principal (park, about 1 km).

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

    111 places on Spotwander: 47 churches, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 forts & heritage, 20 parks, 8 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Morroa?

    Iglesia Católica, about 1 km by road; Centro Familiar Cristiano (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Morroa?

    E.d.s. el Lago, Sincelejo, about 16 km by road; Ciénaga de Trementino (50 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Morroa?

    Monumento, about 1 km by road; Monumento Religioso (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Morroa?

    Start in Morroa, visit Monumento Religioso, then Cruz de Mayo, then Cacique Chinchelejo, then MuseoZenú Manuel Huertas Vergara, then Monumento, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Morroa?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Morroa

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