Magdalena district, Colombia

Places to visit near Pedraza

Pedraza is a town in Magdalena district, Colombia, home to about 3,677 people. Within 50 km by road there are 96 places to visit — 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 beaches & coast and 0 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Ciénaga de Zárate y Malibú (70 km), Cartagena Botanical Garden "Guillermo Piñeres" (74 km) and El Totumo (89 km).

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Pedraza, Colombia
Pedraza, Magdalena district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pedraza at a glance

Location
Magdalena district, Colombia
Population
about 3,677
Coordinates
10.1874° N, 74.9150° W
Places within 50 km
96
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints

Top places to visit near Pedraza

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Pedraza: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pedraza

49 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pedraza. The closest is Ciénaga de Ortiz (4 km); the best-known is Ciénaga La Isla (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pedraza

39 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pedraza. The closest is Loma Cantara (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Pedraza

36 beaches & coast within 100 km of Pedraza. The closest is Isla Becerro (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Pedraza

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pedraza. The closest is Ruinas del Alto Prado (71 km); the best-known is Castillo San Felipe de Barajas (91 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Pedraza

14 churches within 100 km of Pedraza. The closest is Iglesia San Pablo (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Pedraza

10 museums within 100 km of Pedraza. The closest is Puerto (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Pedraza

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 123 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pedraza
  2. 25 km Ciénaga de Reje · lake, Bolívar
  3. 33 km Ciénaga Pelota · lake, Atlántico
  4. 5 km Ciénaga La Isla · lake, Atlántico
  5. 17 km Puerto · museum, Magdalena
  6. 19 km Ciénaga Sapayán · lake, Magdalena
  7. 24 km Back to Pedraza

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From travellers near Pedraza

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    Within 15 km of Pedraza

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pedraza by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3049Ciénaga de Ortiz (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2739Loma Cantara (9 km)
    Beaches & coast636Isla Becerro (3 km)
    Forts & heritage017Ruinas del Alto Prado (71 km)
    Churches1214Iglesia San Pablo (1 km)
    Museums110Puerto (18 km)
    Other attractions810Malecón (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens68Ciénaga Sapayan (24 km)
    Parks66Parque Central (1 km)

    Pedraza: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pedraza?

    Puerto (museum, about 18 km), Ciénaga La Isla (lake, about 20 km), Ciénaga Sapayán (lake, about 24 km), Ciénaga de Reje (lake, about 25 km), Ciénaga Pelota (lake, about 25 km), Iglesia San Pablo (church, about 1 km).

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

    96 places on Spotwander: 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 beaches & coast, 12 churches, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest lake to Pedraza?

    Ciénaga de Ortiz, about 4 km by road; Ciénaga de Moreno (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pedraza?

    Loma Cantara, about 9 km by road; Loma De Sempitacha (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Pedraza?

    Isla Becerro, about 3 km by road; Piscinas J.J. (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pedraza?

    Start in Pedraza, visit Ciénaga de Reje, then Ciénaga Pelota, then Ciénaga La Isla, then Puerto, then Ciénaga Sapayán, and drive back — about 123 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pedraza?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints.

    Towns near Pedraza

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