Santander district, Colombia

Places to visit near Palmar

Palmar is a town in Santander district, Colombia, home to about 360 people. Within 50 km by road there are 111 places to visit — 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 waterfalls, 23 forts & heritage and 9 museums. The must-see places are Parque Natural El Gallineral (23 km), Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Salud (24 km) and Parque Nacional Natural Serranía de Los Yariguíes (27 km).

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Palmar, Colombia
Palmar, Santander district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Palmar at a glance

Location
Santander district, Colombia
Population
about 360
Coordinates
6.5377° N, 73.2923° W
Places within 50 km
111 (5 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 museums

Top places to visit near Palmar

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Palmar

120 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Palmar. The closest is Salto del Mico (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Palmar

51 waterfalls within 100 km of Palmar. The closest is Cascada (13 km); the best-known is Parque Ecológico y de Aventuras Cascadas de Juan Curí (29 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Palmar

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Palmar. The closest is Templo Nuestra Senora de Chiquinquira (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Palmar

27 museums within 100 km of Palmar. The closest is Museo de la Cerámica (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Palmar

15 caves within 100 km of Palmar. The closest is Entrada (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Palmar

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Palmar. The closest is Laguna Azul (60 km); the best-known is Sogamoso Dam (80 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Palmar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 131 km on the road.

  1. Start in Palmar
  2. 23 km Parque Natural El Gallineral · nature spot, Santander
  3. 20 km Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Salud · church, Santander
  4. 6 km Parque Ecológico y de Aventuras Cascadas de Juan Curí · waterfall, Santander
  5. 25 km Balneario Cincomil · beach, Santander
  6. 30 km Parque Nacional Natural Serranía de Los Yariguíes · nature spot, Santander
  7. 27 km Back to Palmar

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Palmar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints41120Salto del Mico (15 km)
    Waterfalls1951Cascada (13 km)
    Forts & heritage2344Templo Nuestra Senora de Chiquinquira (11 km)
    Museums927Museo de la Cerámica (16 km)
    Caves715Entrada (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs07Laguna Azul (60 km)
    Churches46Capilla de San Antonio (16 km)
    Beaches & coast26Balneario Cincomil (7 km)
    Other attractions45Cementerio de Barichara (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Parque Natural El Gallineral (23 km)

    Palmar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Palmar?

    Parque Natural El Gallineral (nature spot, about 23 km), Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Salud (church, about 24 km), Parque Nacional Natural Serranía de Los Yariguíes (nature spot, about 27 km), Balneario Cincomil (beach, about 7 km), Parque Ecológico y de Aventuras Cascadas de Juan Curí (waterfall, about 29 km), Templo Nuestra Senora de Chiquinquira (heritage site, about 11 km).

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

    111 places on Spotwander: 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 waterfalls, 23 forts & heritage, 9 museums, 7 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Palmar?

    Salto del Mico, about 15 km by road; Antenas (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Palmar?

    Cascada, about 13 km by road; Salto del Angel San Gil (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Palmar?

    Templo Nuestra Senora de Chiquinquira, about 11 km by road; Casa Natal de Aquileo Parra (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Palmar?

    Start in Palmar, visit Parque Natural El Gallineral, then Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Salud, then Parque Ecológico y de Aventuras Cascadas de Juan Curí, then Balneario Cincomil, then Parque Nacional Natural Serranía de Los Yariguíes, and drive back — about 131 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Palmar?

    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 museums.

    Towns near Palmar

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