Cauca district, Colombia

Places to visit near Paispamba

Paispamba is a town in Cauca district, Colombia, home to about 1,390 people. Within 50 km by road there are 130 places to visit — 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 churches, 13 forts & heritage and 9 waterfalls. The must-see places are Valle de Paletará (20 km), Sotará (20 km) and Popayán Archdiocesan Museum of Religious Art (26 km).

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Paispamba at a glance

Location
Cauca district, Colombia
Population
about 1,390
Coordinates
2.2546° N, 76.6109° W
Places within 50 km
130 (6 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 churches

Top places to visit near Paispamba

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Paispamba

59 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Paispamba. The closest is Cerro Marquez (12 km); the best-known is Valle de Paletará (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Paispamba

36 churches within 100 km of Paispamba. The closest is Iglesia Cristiana (16 km); the best-known is Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, Popayán (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Paispamba

24 forts & heritage within 100 km of Paispamba. The closest is Hacienda El Troje (18 km); the best-known is El Morro (26 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Paispamba

22 waterfalls within 100 km of Paispamba. The closest is Cascada Alazana (21 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Paispamba

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Paispamba. The closest is Reserva Natural de la Sociedad Civil Parcela No. 15 La Palma Argelia Ullucos (5 km); the best-known is Puracé National Natural Park (30 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Paispamba

12 museums within 100 km of Paispamba. The closest is Popayán Archdiocesan Museum of Religious Art (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Paispamba

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 119 km on the road.

  1. Start in Paispamba
  2. 20 km Sotará · viewpoint, Cauca
  3. 22 km Puracé National Natural Park · nature spot, Cauca
  4. 13 km Valle de Paletará · viewpoint, Cauca
  5. 37 km El Morro · heritage site, Cauca
  6. 1 km Popayán Archdiocesan Museum of Religious Art · museum, Cauca
  7. 26 km Back to Paispamba

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    Within 15 km of Paispamba

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Paispamba by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3159Cerro Marquez (12 km)
    Churches3436Iglesia Cristiana (16 km)
    Forts & heritage1324Hacienda El Troje (18 km)
    Waterfalls922Cascada Alazana (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1113Reserva Natural de la Sociedad Civil Parcela No. 15 La Palma Argelia Ullucos (5 km)
    Museums912Popayán Archdiocesan Museum of Religious Art (26 km)
    Other attractions811Casa del Molino Francisco José de Caldas (2 km)
    Parks99Parque Boyacá (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs47Trucha Orcoiris (20 km)
    Caves03Espacio Sagrado Wairari Atun Sacha (71 km)
    Temples11Templete San Cayetano (16 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Glorita del Parque Mosquera (27 km)

    Paispamba: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Paispamba?

    Valle de Paletará (viewpoint, about 20 km), Sotará (viewpoint, about 20 km), Popayán Archdiocesan Museum of Religious Art (museum, about 26 km), El Morro (heritage site, about 26 km), Puracé National Natural Park (nature spot, about 30 km), Volcán Puracé (viewpoint, about 31 km).

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

    130 places on Spotwander: 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 churches, 13 forts & heritage, 9 waterfalls, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Paispamba?

    Cerro Marquez, about 12 km by road; Lomagrande (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Paispamba?

    Iglesia Cristiana, about 16 km by road; Iglesia Catolica Niño Jesús de Praga (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Paispamba?

    Hacienda El Troje, about 18 km by road; Tomas Cipriano de Mosquera (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Paispamba?

    Start in Paispamba, visit Sotará, then Puracé National Natural Park, then Valle de Paletará, then El Morro, then Popayán Archdiocesan Museum of Religious Art, and drive back — about 119 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Paispamba?

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

    Towns near Paispamba

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