Santander district, Colombia

Places to visit near Páramo

Páramo is a town in Santander district, Colombia, home to about 843 people. Within 50 km by road there are 126 places to visit — 58 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 forts & heritage, 18 waterfalls and 8 museums. The must-see places are Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Salud (1 km), Parque Ecológico y de Aventuras Cascadas de Juan Curí (6 km) and Parque Natural El Gallineral (19 km).

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Páramo at a glance

Location
Santander district, Colombia
Population
about 843
Coordinates
6.4164° N, 73.1700° W
Places within 50 km
126 (4 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

Top places to visit near Páramo

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Páramo

137 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Páramo. The closest is Alto Caracuchal (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Páramo

46 forts & heritage within 100 km of Páramo. The closest is Cantón Huancoyanka (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Páramo

43 waterfalls within 100 km of Páramo. The closest is Parque Ecológico y de Aventuras Cascadas de Juan Curí (6 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Páramo

17 museums within 100 km of Páramo. The closest is Casa de Cultura José Acevedo y Gómez (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Páramo

14 caves within 100 km of Páramo. The closest is Entrada (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Páramo

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Páramo. The closest is Laguna Azul (37 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Páramo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Páramo
  2. 1 km Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chinquinquirá · church, Santander
  3. 1 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 Parque Natural El Gallineral · nature spot, Santander
  6. 19 km Entrada · cave, Santander
  7. 0 km Back to Páramo

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Páramo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints58137Alto Caracuchal (9 km)
    Forts & heritage2546Cantón Huancoyanka (5 km)
    Waterfalls1843Parque Ecológico y de Aventuras Cascadas de Juan Curí (6 km)
    Museums817Casa de Cultura José Acevedo y Gómez (18 km)
    Caves514Entrada (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs17Laguna Azul (37 km)
    Beaches & coast25Balneario (13 km)
    Churches44Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chinquinquirá (1 km)
    Other attractions44Bus Terminal (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Parque Natural El Gallineral (19 km)

    Páramo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Páramo?

    Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Salud (church, about 1 km), Parque Ecológico y de Aventuras Cascadas de Juan Curí (waterfall, about 6 km), Parque Natural El Gallineral (nature spot, about 19 km), Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chinquinquirá (church, about 1 km), Entrada (cave, about 1 km), Cueva de La Vaca (cave, about 1 km).

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

    126 places on Spotwander: 58 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 forts & heritage, 18 waterfalls, 8 museums, 5 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Páramo?

    Alto Caracuchal, about 9 km by road; Alto Las Escaleras (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Páramo?

    Cantón Huancoyanka, about 5 km by road; Templo Nuestra Senora de Chiquinquira (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Páramo?

    Parque Ecológico y de Aventuras Cascadas de Juan Curí, about 6 km by road; Juan Curi Waterfall Hike - La Choza (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Páramo?

    Start in Páramo, visit Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chinquinquirá, then Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Salud, then Parque Ecológico y de Aventuras Cascadas de Juan Curí, then Parque Natural El Gallineral, then Entrada, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Páramo?

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

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