Antioquia district, Colombia

Places to visit near Peque

Peque is a town in Antioquia district, Colombia, home to about 1,793 people. Within 50 km by road there are 54 places to visit — 49 hill stations & viewpoints, 0 waterfalls, 0 forts & heritage and 3 caves. The must-see places are Iglesía Nuestra Señora de Chiquinquirá (65 km), Páramo de Belmira (67 km) and Basílica Nuestra Señora de La Merced (68 km).

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Peque, Colombia
Peque, Antioquia district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Peque at a glance

Location
Antioquia district, Colombia
Population
about 1,793
Coordinates
7.0212° N, 75.9093° W
Places within 50 km
54
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 caves

Top places to visit near Peque

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Peque: 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 Peque

198 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Peque. The closest is Alto Paramillo (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Peque

21 waterfalls within 100 km of Peque. The closest is El Salto de Tajamí (61 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Peque

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Peque. The closest is Casa de la Cultura Jesús María Palacio (58 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Peque

7 caves within 100 km of Peque. The closest is Indio (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Peque

6 churches within 100 km of Peque. The closest is Basílica Menor Nuestra Señora del Carmen, Frontino (45 km); the best-known is Iglesía Nuestra Señora de Chiquinquirá (65 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Peque

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Peque. The closest is Presa de Hidro Ituango (38 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Peque

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Peque
  2. 6 km Alto Paramillo · viewpoint, Antioquia
  3. 6 km Indio · cave, Antioquia
  4. 17 km Alto De La Peña · viewpoint, Antioquia
  5. 7 km Alto Barrancon · viewpoint, Antioquia
  6. 3 km Alto El Oro · viewpoint, Antioquia
  7. 15 km Back to Peque

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Peque by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints49198Alto Paramillo (6 km)
    Waterfalls021El Salto de Tajamí (61 km)
    Forts & heritage010Casa de la Cultura Jesús María Palacio (58 km)
    Caves37Indio (1 km)
    Churches16Basílica Menor Nuestra Señora del Carmen, Frontino (45 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Presa de Hidro Ituango (38 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Parque Natural Nacional Las Orquideas (76 km)
    Museums03Museo Juan del Corral (65 km)
    Other attractions01Paramillo National Natural Park (85 km)

    Peque: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Peque?

    Indio (cave, about 1 km), Alto Paramillo (viewpoint, about 6 km), Alto El Oro (viewpoint, about 15 km), Alto De La Peña (viewpoint, about 17 km), Alto Barrancon (viewpoint, about 18 km), Alto Los Difuntos (viewpoint, about 21 km).

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

    54 places on Spotwander: 49 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 caves, 1 church, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Peque?

    Alto Paramillo, about 6 km by road; Alto El Oro (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Peque?

    El Salto de Tajamí, about 61 km by road; Cascada de La Montañita (64 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Peque?

    Casa de la Cultura Jesús María Palacio, about 58 km by road; Calvario (76 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Peque?

    Start in Peque, visit Alto Paramillo, then Indio, then Alto De La Peña, then Alto Barrancon, then Alto El Oro, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Peque?

    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 caves.

    Towns near Peque

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