Boyacá district, Colombia

Places to visit near Otanche

Otanche is a town in Boyacá district, Colombia, home to about 3,589 people. Within 50 km by road there are 90 places to visit — 77 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 waterfalls, 1 forts & heritage and 0 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chiquinquirá (51 km), Laguna de Fúquene (65 km) and Represa del Neusa (78 km).

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Otanche at a glance

Location
Boyacá district, Colombia
Population
about 3,589
Coordinates
5.6567° N, 74.1825° W
Places within 50 km
90
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls

Top places to visit near Otanche

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Otanche

187 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Otanche. The closest is Alto El Oso (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Otanche

38 waterfalls within 100 km of Otanche. The closest is Cascada Caracol (14 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Otanche

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Otanche. The closest is Monumento al Campesino (50 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Otanche

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Otanche. The closest is Represa (63 km); the best-known is Laguna de Fúquene (65 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Otanche

7 caves within 100 km of Otanche. The closest is Primer Cañón de Ranura (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Otanche

6 museums within 100 km of Otanche. The closest is Palacio de la Cultura (52 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Otanche

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 64 km on the road.

  1. Start in Otanche
  2. 11 km Alto El Oso · viewpoint, Boyacá
  3. 12 km Alto La Chapa · viewpoint, Boyacá
  4. 9 km Alto Los Andes · viewpoint, Boyacá
  5. 2 km Alto La Boca · viewpoint, Boyacá
  6. 16 km Cascada Caracol · waterfall, Boyacá
  7. 14 km Back to Otanche

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Otanche by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints77187Alto El Oso (11 km)
    Waterfalls838Cascada Caracol (14 km)
    Forts & heritage118Monumento al Campesino (50 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs09Represa (63 km)
    Caves37Primer Cañón de Ranura (30 km)
    Museums06Palacio de la Cultura (52 km)
    Beaches & coast14Quebrada (21 km)
    Churches04Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chiquinquirá (51 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Parque Temático Hacienda Nápoles (82 km)
    Other attractions01Casa Terracota (89 km)

    Otanche: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Otanche?

    Alto El Oso (viewpoint, about 11 km), Alto La Chapa (viewpoint, about 13 km), Alto Los Andes (viewpoint, about 13 km), Cascada Caracol (waterfall, about 14 km), Alto La Boca (viewpoint, about 14 km), Alto Del Oso (viewpoint, about 18 km).

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

    90 places on Spotwander: 77 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 waterfalls, 1 fort, 3 caves, 1 beach.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Otanche?

    Alto El Oso, about 11 km by road; Alto La Chapa (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Otanche?

    Cascada Caracol, about 14 km by road; Salto del Paujil (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Otanche?

    Monumento al Campesino, about 50 km by road; Busto de Antonio Ricaurte (51 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Otanche?

    Start in Otanche, visit Alto El Oso, then Alto La Chapa, then Alto Los Andes, then Alto La Boca, then Cascada Caracol, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Otanche?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls.

    Towns near Otanche

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Otanche’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.