Tolima district, Colombia

Places to visit near Murillo

Murillo is a town in Tolima district, Colombia, home to about 1,860 people. Within 50 km by road there are 134 places to visit — 95 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 waterfalls, 5 forts & heritage and 3 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Volcán Nevado del Ruiz (20 km), Paramillo del Cisne (24 km) and Nevado de Santa Isabel (29 km).

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Murillo, Colombia
Murillo, Tolima district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Murillo at a glance

Location
Tolima district, Colombia
Population
about 1,860
Coordinates
4.8739° N, 75.1715° W
Places within 50 km
134 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls

Top places to visit near Murillo

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Murillo

151 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Murillo. The closest is Alto El Leon (4 km); the best-known is Volcán Nevado del Ruiz (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Murillo

51 waterfalls within 100 km of Murillo. The closest is Cascada El Silencio (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Murillo

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Murillo. The closest is Antiguo Borde de Glaciar (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Murillo

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Murillo. The closest is Control Parque Nacional Los Nevados (30 km); the best-known is Parque Nacional Natural Los Nevados (33 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Murillo

7 museums within 100 km of Murillo. The closest is Museo de Armero (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Murillo

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Murillo. The closest is Laguna Termal (28 km); the best-known is Laguna del Otún (36 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Murillo

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

  1. Start in Murillo
  2. 1 km Cascada El Silencio · waterfall, Tolima
  3. 20 km Volcán Nevado del Ruiz · viewpoint, Tolima
  4. 7 km Paramillo del Cisne · viewpoint, Caldas
  5. 18 km Alto Pico Del Loro · viewpoint, Tolima
  6. 10 km Alto El Leon · viewpoint, Tolima
  7. 4 km Back to Murillo

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From travellers near Murillo

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Murillo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints95151Alto El Leon (4 km)
    Waterfalls2351Cascada El Silencio (1 km)
    Forts & heritage527Antiguo Borde de Glaciar (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens310Control Parque Nacional Los Nevados (30 km)
    Museums17Museo de Armero (39 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35Laguna Termal (28 km)
    Churches05Iglesia San Antonio (53 km)
    Other attractions15Torre de Herveo (50 km)
    Caves34Cuevas Laguna El Encanto (37 km)
    Parks02Parque Fundadores (54 km)
    Beaches & coast01Isla La Margarita (56 km)

    Murillo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Murillo?

    Volcán Nevado del Ruiz (viewpoint, about 20 km), Cascada El Silencio (waterfall, about 1 km), Paramillo del Cisne (viewpoint, about 24 km), Alto El Leon (viewpoint, about 4 km), Alto Pico Del Loro (viewpoint, about 7 km), Alto El Cumbal (viewpoint, about 8 km).

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

    134 places on Spotwander: 95 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 waterfalls, 5 forts & heritage, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Murillo?

    Alto El Leon, about 4 km by road; Alto Pico Del Loro (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Murillo?

    Cascada El Silencio, about 1 km by road; Cascada de Arriba (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Murillo?

    Antiguo Borde de Glaciar, about 18 km by road; Ruinas Hospital San Lorenzo de Armero (39 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Murillo?

    Start in Murillo, visit Cascada El Silencio, then Volcán Nevado del Ruiz, then Paramillo del Cisne, then Alto Pico Del Loro, then Alto El Leon, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Murillo?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls.

    Towns near Murillo

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