Tolima district, Colombia

Places to visit near Planadas

Planadas is a town in Tolima district, Colombia, home to about 9,709 people. Within 50 km by road there are 150 places to visit — 126 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 churches, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens and 7 parks. The must-see places are Monumento A la Raza (59 km), Huila Regional Archaeological Museum (61 km) and Catedral Inmaculada Concepción (62 km).

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Planadas at a glance

Location
Tolima district, Colombia
Population
about 9,709
Coordinates
3.1970° N, 75.6451° W
Places within 50 km
150
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Planadas

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

159 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Planadas. The closest is Cerro La Morra (2 km); the best-known is Alto El Oso (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Planadas

13 churches within 100 km of Planadas. The closest is Iglesia Católica Planadas (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Planadas

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Planadas. The closest is Humedal La Floresta (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Planadas

10 parks within 100 km of Planadas. The closest is Parque Principal (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Planadas

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Planadas. The closest is Gruta Santa Rosalia (51 km); the best-known is Monumento A la Raza (59 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Planadas

6 waterfalls within 100 km of Planadas. The closest is Cascada La Guagua (55 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Planadas

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 91 km on the road.

  1. Start in Planadas
  2. 17 km Alto Miraflores · viewpoint, Huila
  3. 16 km Alto El Oso · viewpoint, Huila
  4. 16 km Alto Santo Domingo · viewpoint, Tolima
  5. 16 km Cerro de Planada · viewpoint, Tolima
  6. 10 km Alto El Quecal · viewpoint, Tolima
  7. 16 km Back to Planadas

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How to reach Planadas

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    Within 15 km of Planadas

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Planadas by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints126159Cerro La Morra (2 km)
    Churches913Iglesia Católica Planadas (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens813Humedal La Floresta (20 km)
    Parks710Parque Principal (1 km)
    Forts & heritage09Gruta Santa Rosalia (51 km)
    Other attractions06Huila Afrika Salvaje (55 km)
    Waterfalls06Cascada La Guagua (55 km)
    Museums05Museo Artesanal Casa Del Totumo (59 km)
    Beaches & coast05Puerto (76 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Represa de Betania (74 km)
    Caves01Las Cuevas de Tuluni (77 km)

    Planadas: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Planadas?

    Alto El Oso (viewpoint, about 10 km), Alto Santo Domingo (viewpoint, about 11 km), Alto El Quecal (viewpoint, about 16 km), Alto Miraflores (viewpoint, about 17 km), Cerro de Planada (viewpoint, about 21 km), Alto De Monserrate (viewpoint, about 21 km).

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

    150 places on Spotwander: 126 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 churches, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Planadas?

    Cerro La Morra, about 2 km by road; Filo El Chagualo (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Planadas?

    Iglesia Católica Planadas, about 1 km by road; Iglesia Adventista (Jerusalén-Bilbao) (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Planadas?

    Humedal La Floresta, about 20 km by road; Reserva Natural El Berlin (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Planadas?

    Start in Planadas, visit Alto Miraflores, then Alto El Oso, then Alto Santo Domingo, then Cerro de Planada, then Alto El Quecal, and drive back — about 91 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Planadas?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Planadas

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