Santander district, Colombia

Places to visit near Ocamonte

Ocamonte is a town in Santander district, Colombia, home to about 883 people. Within 50 km by road there are 127 places to visit — 62 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 forts & heritage, 21 waterfalls and 8 museums. The must-see places are Parque Ecológico y de Aventuras Cascadas de Juan Curí (7 km), Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Salud (12 km) and Parque Natural El Gallineral (29 km).

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Ocamonte, Colombia
Ocamonte, Santander district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ocamonte at a glance

Location
Santander district, Colombia
Population
about 883
Coordinates
6.3400° N, 73.1221° W
Places within 50 km
127 (4 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 Ocamonte

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ocamonte: 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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Things to see near Ocamonte, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Ocamonte

137 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ocamonte. The closest is Alto Las Picas (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Ocamonte

47 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ocamonte. The closest is Casa Cural (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Ocamonte

40 waterfalls within 100 km of Ocamonte. The closest is Salto del Cáliz (6 km); the best-known is Parque Ecológico y de Aventuras Cascadas de Juan Curí (7 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Ocamonte

19 museums within 100 km of Ocamonte. The closest is Casa de Cultura José Acevedo y Gómez (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Ocamonte

12 caves within 100 km of Ocamonte. The closest is Salida (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ocamonte

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ocamonte. The closest is Laguna Azul (25 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Ocamonte

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ocamonte
  2. 5 km Alto Caracuchal · viewpoint, Santander
  3. 9 km Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Salud · church, Santander
  4. 6 km Parque Ecológico y de Aventuras Cascadas de Juan Curí · waterfall, Santander
  5. 7 km Alto Las Picas · viewpoint, Santander
  6. 4 km Cerro La Jabonera · viewpoint, Santander
  7. 3 km Back to Ocamonte

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    Within 15 km of Ocamonte

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ocamonte by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints62137Alto Las Picas (2 km)
    Forts & heritage1947Casa Cural (7 km)
    Waterfalls2140Salto del Cáliz (6 km)
    Museums819Casa de Cultura José Acevedo y Gómez (8 km)
    Caves412Salida (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs27Laguna Azul (25 km)
    Churches44Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Salud (12 km)
    Beaches & coast24Balneario (17 km)
    Other attractions44Bus Terminal (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Parque Natural El Gallineral (29 km)

    Ocamonte: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ocamonte?

    Parque Ecológico y de Aventuras Cascadas de Juan Curí (waterfall, about 7 km), Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Salud (church, about 12 km), Alto Las Picas (viewpoint, about 2 km), Cerro La Jabonera (viewpoint, about 3 km), Alto Caracuchal (viewpoint, about 5 km), Salto del Cáliz (waterfall, about 6 km).

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

    127 places on Spotwander: 62 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 forts & heritage, 21 waterfalls, 8 museums, 4 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ocamonte?

    Alto Las Picas, about 2 km by road; Cerro La Jabonera (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ocamonte?

    Casa Cural, about 7 km by road; Fragmentos de Ollas de Barro (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Ocamonte?

    Salto del Cáliz, about 6 km by road; Juan Curi Waterfall Hike - La Choza (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ocamonte?

    Start in Ocamonte, visit Alto Caracuchal, then Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Salud, then Parque Ecológico y de Aventuras Cascadas de Juan Curí, then Alto Las Picas, then Cerro La Jabonera, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ocamonte?

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

    Towns near Ocamonte

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