Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina district, Colombia

Places to visit near Mountain

Mountain is a town in Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina district, Colombia, home to about 2,404 people. Within 50 km by road there are 104 places to visit — 42 beaches & coast, 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 rivers, islands & mangroves and 6 churches. The must-see places are Parque Nacional Natural Old Providence McBean Lagoon (1 km), Saint Catherine (3 km) and Crab Cay (3 km).

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Mountain at a glance

Location
Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina district, Colombia
Population
about 2,404
Coordinates
13.3667° N, 81.3667° W
Places within 50 km
104 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Mountain

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mountain: 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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Beaches & coast near Mountain

42 beaches & coast within 100 km of Mountain. The closest is Black Sand Bay (1 km); the best-known is Bahía Maracaibo (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mountain

34 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mountain. The closest is Peña Rajada (1 km); the best-known is Burn Hill (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Burn Hill · viewpoint · Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina · ~2 km
  • Buenavista Hill · viewpoint · Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina · ~2 km
  • Almond Bay · viewpoint · Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina · ~3 km
  • Black Point · viewpoint · Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina · ~3 km
  • Break Away Hill · viewpoint · Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina · ~3 km
  • Alto Sur · viewpoint · Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina · ~5 km

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Mountain

7 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Mountain. The closest is Providence Island (2 km); the best-known is Saint Catherine (3 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Mountain

6 churches within 100 km of Mountain. The closest is Iglesia de la Providencia (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Mountain

4 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mountain. The closest is Fort Warwick (2 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Fort Warwick · fort · Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina · ~2 km
  • Fort Beach · fort · Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina · ~3 km
  • Old Cannon · fort · Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina · ~3 km
  • Fuerte Morgan · fort · ~3 km

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A one-day trip from Mountain

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 14 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mountain
  2. 2 km Providence Island · island, Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina
  3. 5 km Saint Catherine · river spot, Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina
  4. 4 km Crab Cay · river spot
  5. 1 km Bahía Maracaibo · beach
  6. 1 km Parque Nacional Natural Old Providence McBean Lagoon · nature spot, Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina
  7. 1 km Back to Mountain

Plan a longer trip from Mountain — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Mountain

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    All places near Mountain by distance

    Within 15 km of Mountain

    • Taddy's Hill · viewpoint · Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina · ~1 km
    • Virgen María · attraction · Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina · ~1 km
    • Iglesia de la Providencia · church · Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina · ~2 km
    • Old Town Bay · beach · ~2 km
    • Marshall's Hill · viewpoint · Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina · ~2 km
    • Capitán e Hija · attraction · Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina · ~2 km
    • Bahía de Santa Catalina · beach · ~2 km
    • Mourning Tree Bay · beach · ~2 km
    • Our Lady Queen of Angels · church · Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina · ~2 km
    • Garret Bay · beach · ~2 km
    • Boyack Bay · beach · ~2 km
    • Puente de Los Enamorados · viewpoint · ~2 km
    • Iron Wood Hill · viewpoint · Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina · ~2 km
    • Pan de Azúcar · viewpoint · Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina · ~2 km
    • Lover's Lane · attraction · Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina · ~2 km
    • El Pulpo · attraction · Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina · ~2 km
    • Fort Point · beach · Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina · ~2 km
    • Jesucristo · attraction · Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina · ~2 km
    • Patience Hill · viewpoint · Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina · ~2 km
    • Smith Bay · beach · ~3 km
    • Fort Beach · fort · Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina · ~3 km
    • Jones Point · beach · Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina · ~3 km
    • Old Cannon · fort · Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina · ~3 km
    • Dublin Bay · beach · ~3 km
    • Miltan Point · beach · Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina · ~3 km
    • Almond Bay · beach · Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina · ~3 km
    • Playa Alan Bay · beach · Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina · ~3 km
    • Bush Pass Point · beach · Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina · ~3 km
    • John Taylor's Hill · viewpoint · Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina · ~3 km
    • The Peak (Highest Point At Providencia Island) · viewpoint · Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina · ~3 km
    • High Peak · viewpoint · Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina · ~3 km
    • Big Well · beach · ~3 km
    • Rocky Point · beach · Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina · ~3 km
    • Mona Bay · beach · ~3 km
    • Jerusalem Baptist Church · church · Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina · ~3 km
    • Three Brothers · river spot · ~3 km
    • Fuerte Morgan · fort · ~3 km
    • Morgan´s Head · attraction · Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina · ~3 km
    • Pharaoh Hill · viewpoint · Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina · ~3 km
    • South East Hill · viewpoint · Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina · ~3 km

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mountain by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast4242Black Sand Bay (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3434Peña Rajada (1 km)
    Other attractions1010Entrance to the PNN Old Providence McBean Lagoon Nature Path (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves77Providence Island (2 km)
    Churches66Iglesia de la Providencia (2 km)
    Forts & heritage44Fort Warwick (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Parque Nacional Natural Old Providence McBean Lagoon (1 km)

    Mountain: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mountain?

    Parque Nacional Natural Old Providence McBean Lagoon (nature spot, about 1 km), Saint Catherine (river spot, about 3 km), Crab Cay (river spot, about 3 km), Bahía Maracaibo (beach, about 2 km), Providence Island (island, about 2 km), Burn Hill (hill, about 2 km).

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

    104 places on Spotwander: 42 beaches & coast, 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 other attractions, 7 rivers, islands & mangroves, 6 churches.

    Which is the nearest beach to Mountain?

    Black Sand Bay, about 1 km by road; Old Town Bay (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mountain?

    Peña Rajada, about 1 km by road; Pen's Hill (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Mountain?

    Providence Island, about 2 km by road; Saint Catherine (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mountain?

    Start in Mountain, visit Providence Island, then Saint Catherine, then Crab Cay, then Bahía Maracaibo, then Parque Nacional Natural Old Providence McBean Lagoon, and drive back — about 14 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mountain?

    October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Mountain

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