Cundinamarca district, Colombia

Places to visit near Pacho

Pacho is a town in Cundinamarca district, Colombia, home to about 16,698 people. Within 50 km by road there are 153 places to visit — 93 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 forts & heritage, 10 museums and 2 churches. The must-see places are Catedral de Sal (26 km), Represa del Neusa (26 km) and Tibitó (32 km).

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Pacho, Colombia
Pacho, Cundinamarca district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pacho at a glance

Location
Cundinamarca district, Colombia
Population
about 16,698
Coordinates
5.1328° N, 74.1598° W
Places within 50 km
153 (9 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 and churches

Top places to visit near Pacho

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pacho

126 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pacho. The closest is Alto Las Lajas (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Pacho

41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pacho. The closest is Busto Simon Bolivar (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Pacho

25 museums within 100 km of Pacho. The closest is Catedral de Sal (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Pacho

13 churches within 100 km of Pacho. The closest is Town Cathedral (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Pacho

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Pacho. The closest is Guaymaral y Torca (49 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pacho

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pacho. The closest is Laguna Verde (25 km); the best-known is Represa del Neusa (26 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Pacho

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 86 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pacho
  2. 1 km Busto Simon Bolivar · heritage site, Cundinamarca
  3. 26 km Represa del Neusa · lake, Cundinamarca
  4. 17 km Catedral de Sal · museum, Cundinamarca
  5. 33 km Alto Las Lajas · viewpoint, Cundinamarca
  6. 8 km Plaza de Toros · beach, Cundinamarca
  7. 1 km Back to Pacho

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How to reach Pacho

    All places near Pacho by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pacho by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints93126Alto Las Lajas (8 km)
    Forts & heritage2241Busto Simon Bolivar (1 km)
    Museums1025Catedral de Sal (26 km)
    Churches213Town Cathedral (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens213Guaymaral y Torca (49 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs411Laguna Verde (25 km)
    Waterfalls711Peña de La Cascada (17 km)
    Parks410Plaza de la Independencia (26 km)
    Other attractions47Carrera 6 (26 km)
    Beaches & coast35Plaza de Toros (1 km)
    Caves23Cascos La Cueva del Viajero (27 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Misión Carismática Internacional Sede Mosquera (60 km)
    Treks01Camino Real Honda - Santafé de Bogotá (54 km)

    Pacho: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pacho?

    Busto Simon Bolivar (heritage site, about 1 km), Plaza de Toros (beach, about 1 km), Catedral de Sal (museum, about 26 km), Represa del Neusa (lake, about 26 km), Alto Las Lajas (viewpoint, about 8 km), Alto Las Cruces (viewpoint, about 8 km).

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

    153 places on Spotwander: 93 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 forts & heritage, 10 museums, 2 churches, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pacho?

    Alto Las Lajas, about 8 km by road; Alto Las Cruces (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pacho?

    Busto Simon Bolivar, about 1 km by road; Ruinas de La Ferrería de La Pradera (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Pacho?

    Catedral de Sal, about 26 km by road; Museo de la Salmuera (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pacho?

    Start in Pacho, visit Busto Simon Bolivar, then Represa del Neusa, then Catedral de Sal, then Alto Las Lajas, then Plaza de Toros, and drive back — about 86 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pacho?

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

    Towns near Pacho

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