Cundinamarca district, Colombia

Places to visit near Nemocón

Nemocón is a town in Cundinamarca district, Colombia, home to about 5,466 people. Within 50 km by road there are 147 places to visit — 73 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 forts & heritage, 11 museums and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Checua (7 km), El Abra (12 km) and Embalse de Tominé (13 km).

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Nemocón, Colombia
Nemocón, Cundinamarca district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Nemocón at a glance

Location
Cundinamarca district, Colombia
Population
about 5,466
Coordinates
5.0677° N, 73.8777° W
Places within 50 km
147 (13 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Nemocón

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

108 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Nemocón. The closest is Alto La Cruz (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Nemocón

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Nemocón. The closest is Checua (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Nemocón

32 museums within 100 km of Nemocón. The closest is Museo de la Sal (1 km); the best-known is Catedral de Sal (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Nemocón

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Nemocón. The closest is Guaymaral y Torca (43 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Nemocón

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Nemocón. The closest is Embalse de Tominé (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Nemocón

14 churches within 100 km of Nemocón. The closest is Town Cathedral (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Nemocón

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 76 km on the road.

  1. Start in Nemocón
  2. 7 km Checua · heritage site, Cundinamarca
  3. 13 km Represa del Neusa · lake, Cundinamarca
  4. 17 km El Abra · heritage site, Cundinamarca
  5. 7 km Tibitó · heritage site, Cundinamarca
  6. 19 km Embalse de Tominé · lake, Cundinamarca
  7. 13 km Back to Nemocón

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From travellers near Nemocón

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    All places near Nemocón by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Nemocón by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints73108Alto La Cruz (16 km)
    Forts & heritage2843Checua (7 km)
    Museums1132Museo de la Sal (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens216Guaymaral y Torca (43 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1014Embalse de Tominé (13 km)
    Churches314Town Cathedral (18 km)
    Waterfalls513Guarapo FRIO La Cascada (16 km)
    Parks411Parque la Esperanza (18 km)
    Other attractions68Near Carrera 15 and Calle 4 (18 km)
    Caves35Cascos La Cueva del Viajero (18 km)
    Beaches & coast23Plazuela de Toros (38 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Abou Bakr Al-Siddiq Mosque (61 km)

    Nemocón: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Nemocón?

    Checua (heritage site, about 7 km), El Abra (heritage site, about 12 km), Embalse de Tominé (lake, about 13 km), Represa del Neusa (lake, about 16 km), Tibitó (heritage site, about 18 km), Laguna de Guatavita (lake, about 19 km).

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

    147 places on Spotwander: 73 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 forts & heritage, 11 museums, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Nemocón?

    Alto La Cruz, about 16 km by road; Rocas de Suesca (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Nemocón?

    Checua, about 7 km by road; Hacienda El Molino (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Nemocón?

    Museo de la Sal, about 1 km by road; El Museo Campesino (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Nemocón?

    Start in Nemocón, visit Checua, then Represa del Neusa, then El Abra, then Tibitó, then Embalse de Tominé, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Nemocón?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Nemocón

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