Caldas district, Colombia

Places to visit near Pácora

Pácora is a town in Caldas district, Colombia, home to about 8,218 people. Within 50 km by road there are 83 places to visit — 58 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 waterfalls, 2 forts & heritage and 2 churches. The must-see places are Romeral (47 km), Basílica Menor La Inmaculada Concepción (51 km) and Parque Nacional Natural Selva de Florencia (54 km).

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Pácora, Colombia
Pácora, Caldas district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pácora at a glance

Location
Caldas district, Colombia
Population
about 8,218
Coordinates
5.5271° N, 75.4593° W
Places within 50 km
83 (1 must-see)
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; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Pácora

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Pácora: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pácora

163 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pácora. The closest is Alto Morro Sucio (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Pácora

41 waterfalls within 100 km of Pácora. The closest is El Chorro de Andrea (12 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Pácora

16 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pácora. The closest is Lavaderos del Barrio Obrero (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Pácora

13 churches within 100 km of Pácora. The closest is Santuario Diocesano Nuestra Señora de la Valvanera (33 km); the best-known is Basílica Menor La Inmaculada Concepción (51 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Pácora

7 museums within 100 km of Pácora. The closest is Museo del Sombrero y Casa de la Cultura (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Pácora

5 caves within 100 km of Pácora. The closest is Cueva El Cura (43 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Pácora

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pácora
  2. 8 km Alto El Macho · viewpoint, Caldas
  3. 7 km Alto Chuscal · viewpoint, Caldas
  4. 7 km El Chorro de Andrea · waterfall, Caldas
  5. 7 km Alto Morro Sucio · viewpoint, Caldas
  6. 9 km Alto San Francisco · viewpoint, Caldas
  7. 8 km Back to Pácora

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pácora by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints58163Alto Morro Sucio (5 km)
    Waterfalls1741El Chorro de Andrea (12 km)
    Forts & heritage216Lavaderos del Barrio Obrero (17 km)
    Churches213Santuario Diocesano Nuestra Señora de la Valvanera (33 km)
    Museums17Museo del Sombrero y Casa de la Cultura (12 km)
    Caves25Cueva El Cura (43 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Páramo de Sonsón (39 km)
    Other attractions04Monumento A Los Colonizadores (63 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Laguna San Diego (71 km)
    Beaches & coast01Playón del Rio (63 km)
    Parks01Parque Fundadores (64 km)

    Pácora: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pácora?

    Alto Morro Sucio (viewpoint, about 5 km), Alto Chuscal (viewpoint, about 6 km), Alto El Macho (viewpoint, about 8 km), Alto San Francisco (viewpoint, about 8 km), El Chorro de Andrea (waterfall, about 12 km), Museo del Sombrero y Casa de la Cultura (museum, about 12 km).

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

    83 places on Spotwander: 58 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 waterfalls, 2 forts & heritage, 2 churches, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pácora?

    Alto Morro Sucio, about 5 km by road; Alto Chuscal (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Pácora?

    El Chorro de Andrea, about 12 km by road; Salto del Rio Aures (35 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pácora?

    Lavaderos del Barrio Obrero, about 17 km by road; Casa Caida (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pácora?

    Start in Pácora, visit Alto El Macho, then Alto Chuscal, then El Chorro de Andrea, then Alto Morro Sucio, then Alto San Francisco, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pácora?

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

    Towns near Pácora

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