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Olaya Herrera

Olaya Herrera is a town in Nariño district, Colombia of about 9,820 people. Within 50 km by road there are 156 places to visit: 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 45 churches and 20 parks. The must-see places are Galeras, Azufral and Laguna Verde.

1.2480° N, 77.4908° WPop. 9,820

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Within 30 km129 places
Within 50 km156
Must-see17
Notable94
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Olaya Herrera

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:48 pm

52 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Olaya Herrera
  2. Cascada de Belénwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Cascada el Guilquewaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  4. Galerasviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Alto Bombonaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Alto Cariacoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Olaya Herrera
Today’s loopOlaya HerreraStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Olaya Herrera?

Galeras (viewpoint, about 19 km), Cascada de Belén (waterfall, about 6 km), Alto Cariaco (viewpoint, about 12 km), Alto Bombona (viewpoint, about 12 km), Cascada el Guilque (waterfall, about 13 km), Santuario de Fauna y Flora Galeras (nature spot, about 16 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Olaya Herrera?

156 places on Spotwander: 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 45 churches, 20 parks, 5 waterfalls, 10 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Olaya Herrera?

Mirador La Loma, about 6 km by road; Cerro Gordo (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Olaya Herrera?

Iglesia Virgen de La Visitacion, about 4 km by road; Basílica Nuestra Señora del Rosario (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Olaya Herrera?

Start in Olaya Herrera, visit Cascada de Belén, then Cascada el Guilque, then Galeras, then Alto Bombona, then Alto Cariaco, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.