Antioquia district, Colombia

Places to visit near Nechí

Nechí is a town in Antioquia district, Colombia, home to about 6,693 people. Within 50 km by road there are 54 places to visit — 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 churches, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 1 parks. The must-see place is Serrania De San Lucas (68 km).

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Nechí, Colombia
Nechí, Antioquia district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Nechí at a glance

Location
Antioquia district, Colombia
Population
about 6,693
Coordinates
8.0942° N, 74.7757° W
Places within 50 km
54
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Nechí

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

92 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Nechí. The closest is Cerro La Vírgen (1 km); the best-known is Alto Nechí (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Nechí

57 churches within 100 km of Nechí. The closest is Parroquia La Inmaculada Concepción (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Nechí

21 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Nechí. The closest is Caregato (9 km); the best-known is Ciénaga el Sabalito (33 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Nechí

19 parks within 100 km of Nechí. The closest is Parque (29 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Nechí

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Nechí. The closest is Parece Área Degradada (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Nechí

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Nechí. The closest is Isla De Silencio (52 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Nechí

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 75 km on the road.

  1. Start in Nechí
  2. 13 km Canales Zenúes · heritage site, Antioquia
  3. 7 km Canales Zenúes · heritage site, Bolívar
  4. 11 km Alto Los Muertos · viewpoint, Bolívar
  5. 9 km Alto Nechí · viewpoint, Antioquia
  6. 16 km Saltillos de San Mateo · waterfall, Antioquia
  7. 19 km Back to Nechí

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    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Nechí by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2992Cerro La Vírgen (1 km)
    Churches357Parroquia La Inmaculada Concepción (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs621Caregato (9 km)
    Parks119Parque (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens914Parece Área Degradada (1 km)
    Beaches & coast010Isla De Silencio (52 km)
    Forts & heritage39Simon Bolivar (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves29Barra Central (1 km)
    Other attractions04Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness (60 km)
    Waterfalls13Saltillos de San Mateo (19 km)
    Caves01Riohacha, La Guajira (89 km)
    Museums01Entre Ríos Museo (96 km)

    Nechí: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Nechí?

    Alto Nechí (viewpoint, about 5 km), Alto Los Muertos (viewpoint, about 10 km), Canales Zenúes (heritage site, about 13 km), Saltillos de San Mateo (waterfall, about 19 km), Canales Zenúes (heritage site, about 19 km), Parroquia La Inmaculada Concepción (church, about 1 km).

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

    54 places on Spotwander: 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 churches, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 park, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Nechí?

    Cerro La Vírgen, about 1 km by road; Alto Nechí (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Nechí?

    Parroquia La Inmaculada Concepción, about 1 km by road; Iglesia Interamericana El Redentor Nechi Antioquia (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Nechí?

    Caregato, about 9 km by road; Ciénaga La Marmota (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Nechí?

    Start in Nechí, visit Canales Zenúes, then Canales Zenúes, then Alto Los Muertos, then Alto Nechí, then Saltillos de San Mateo, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Nechí?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Nechí

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