Boyacá district, Colombia

Places to visit near Nobsa

Nobsa is a town in Boyacá district, Colombia, home to about 3,360 people. Within 50 km by road there are 150 places to visit — 89 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 forts & heritage, 5 waterfalls and 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Sun Temple (9 km), Archaeology Museum (9 km) and Isla Santo Domingo (27 km).

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Nobsa, Colombia
Nobsa, Boyacá district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Nobsa at a glance

Location
Boyacá district, Colombia
Population
about 3,360
Coordinates
5.7698° N, 72.9410° W
Places within 50 km
150 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage

Top places to visit near Nobsa

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

160 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Nobsa. The closest is Alto De Culebra (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Nobsa

48 forts & heritage within 100 km of Nobsa. The closest is Casa de la Isla (6 km); the best-known is Sun Temple (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Nobsa

21 waterfalls within 100 km of Nobsa. The closest is La Macaca (9 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Nobsa

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Nobsa. The closest is Sochagota Lake (24 km); the best-known is Isla Santo Domingo (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Nobsa

14 museums within 100 km of Nobsa. The closest is Museo Diocesano de Arte Religioso Julio Franco Arango (7 km); the best-known is Archaeology Museum (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Nobsa

8 caves within 100 km of Nobsa. The closest is Cuevas de Suescún (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Nobsa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 22 km on the road.

  1. Start in Nobsa
  2. 2 km Alto De Culebra · viewpoint, Boyacá
  3. 7 km Casa de la Isla · heritage site, Boyacá
  4. 3 km Sun Temple · heritage site, Boyacá
  5. 1 km Archaeology Museum · museum, Boyacá
  6. 3 km Alcantúz · heritage site, Boyacá
  7. 6 km Back to Nobsa

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    Within 15 km of Nobsa

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Nobsa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints89160Alto De Culebra (2 km)
    Forts & heritage2848Casa de la Isla (6 km)
    Waterfalls521La Macaca (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1115Sochagota Lake (24 km)
    Museums814Museo Diocesano de Arte Religioso Julio Franco Arango (7 km)
    Caves38Cuevas de Suescún (7 km)
    Churches18Iglesia Nuestra Señora De Las Nieves De Firavitoba (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves33Isla Santa Helena (27 km)
    Beaches & coast22Casa Residencial (26 km)
    Other attractions02Bus Terminal (65 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Parque Nacional Natural Pisba (55 km)
    Parks01Parque Pinzón (66 km)

    Nobsa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Nobsa?

    Sun Temple (heritage site, about 9 km), Archaeology Museum (museum, about 9 km), Alto De Culebra (viewpoint, about 2 km), Casa de la Isla (heritage site, about 6 km), Alcantúz (heritage site, about 6 km), Isla Santo Domingo (lake, about 27 km).

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

    150 places on Spotwander: 89 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 forts & heritage, 5 waterfalls, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Nobsa?

    Alto De Culebra, about 2 km by road; Alto Molina (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Nobsa?

    Casa de la Isla, about 6 km by road; Alcantúz (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Nobsa?

    La Macaca, about 9 km by road; Cascada La Pirámide (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Nobsa?

    Start in Nobsa, visit Alto De Culebra, then Casa de la Isla, then Sun Temple, then Archaeology Museum, then Alcantúz, and drive back — about 22 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Nobsa?

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

    Towns near Nobsa

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