Cundinamarca district, Colombia

Places to visit near Nilo

Nilo is a town in Cundinamarca district, Colombia, home to about 1,117 people. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit — 44 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 forts & heritage, 5 museums and 8 waterfalls. The must-see places are Archeological Museum of Pasca (44 km), Tequendama (57 km) and Tequendama Falls (59 km).

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

Nilo at a glance

Location
Cundinamarca district, Colombia
Population
about 1,117
Coordinates
4.3060° N, 74.6208° W
Places within 50 km
75 (1 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 Nilo

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

106 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Nilo. The closest is Alto La Cruz (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Nilo

57 forts & heritage within 100 km of Nilo. The closest is Monumento A Los Héroes del Sumapaz (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Nilo

24 museums within 100 km of Nilo. The closest is Fundación Oreste Sindici (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Nilo

23 waterfalls within 100 km of Nilo. The closest is Edén Las Cascadas (15 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Nilo

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Nilo. The closest is Zoológico Santacruz (56 km); the best-known is Humedal Tibanica (71 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Nilo

10 parks within 100 km of Nilo. The closest is Alameda Chucuita (69 km); the best-known is Mundo Aventura (80 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Nilo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.

  1. Start in Nilo
  2. 1 km Fundación Oreste Sindici · museum, Cundinamarca
  3. 15 km Edén Las Cascadas · waterfall, Tolima
  4. 20 km Alto Del Piñal · viewpoint, Cundinamarca
  5. 4 km Museo Médico de la Lepra · museum, Cundinamarca
  6. 8 km Alto La Cruz · viewpoint, Cundinamarca
  7. 7 km Back to Nilo

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How to reach Nilo

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Nilo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints44106Alto La Cruz (7 km)
    Forts & heritage1557Monumento A Los Héroes del Sumapaz (18 km)
    Museums524Fundación Oreste Sindici (1 km)
    Waterfalls823Edén Las Cascadas (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens015Zoológico Santacruz (56 km)
    Parks010Alameda Chucuita (69 km)
    Churches09San Jose (81 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs18Rio Magdalena (44 km)
    Caves26Cueva del Mohán (16 km)
    Beaches & coast06Isla La Margarita (61 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Rio Magdalena (53 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Misión Carismática Internacional Sede Mosquera (79 km)
    Other attractions02TransMiCable Cable Car (76 km)

    Nilo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Nilo?

    Fundación Oreste Sindici (museum, about 1 km), Alto La Cruz (viewpoint, about 7 km), Alto Del Piñal (viewpoint, about 9 km), Museo Médico de la Lepra (museum, about 12 km), Edén Las Cascadas (waterfall, about 15 km), Cerro El Tablazo (viewpoint, about 15 km).

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

    75 places on Spotwander: 44 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 forts & heritage, 5 museums, 8 waterfalls, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Nilo?

    Alto La Cruz, about 7 km by road; Alto Del Piñal (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Nilo?

    Monumento A Los Héroes del Sumapaz, about 18 km by road; Puente Natural (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Nilo?

    Fundación Oreste Sindici, about 1 km by road; Museo Médico de la Lepra (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Nilo?

    Start in Nilo, visit Fundación Oreste Sindici, then Edén Las Cascadas, then Alto Del Piñal, then Museo Médico de la Lepra, then Alto La Cruz, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Nilo?

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

    Towns near Nilo

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