Places to visit near

Ortega

Ortega is a town in Tolima district, Colombia of about 6,871 people. Within 50 km by road there are 23 places to visit: 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 waterfalls and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are La Martinica, Fundación Orquídeas del Tolima and Las Hermosas National Natural Park.

3.9361° N, 75.2217° WPop. 6,871

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Within 30 km3 places
Within 50 km23
Must-see3
Notable186
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Ortega

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:54 pm

96 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 Ortega
  2. Alto Sanoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Ruinas de la Antigua Iglesia de Playarricaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Alto Del Cieloviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Alto La Cruzviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Caverna de Molinacave · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Ortega
Today’s loopOrtegaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ortega?

Alto Sano (viewpoint, about 6 km), Alto Del Cielo (viewpoint, about 21 km), Alto La Cruz (viewpoint, about 22 km), Caverna de Molina (cave, about 31 km), Ruinas de la Antigua Iglesia de Playarrica (heritage site, about 31 km), Angel Alverti (viewpoint, about 34 km).

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

23 places on Spotwander: 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 waterfalls, 2 forts & heritage, 2 caves, 1 beach.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ortega?

Alto Sano, about 6 km by road; Alto Del Cielo (21 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Ortega?

Cascada La Yerbabuena, about 34 km by road; El Mohan (48 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ortega?

Start in Ortega, visit Alto Sano, then Ruinas de la Antigua Iglesia de Playarrica, then Alto Del Cielo, then Alto La Cruz, then Caverna de Molina, and drive back — about 96 km by road in all.