Magdalena district, Colombia

Places to visit near Plato

Plato is a town in Magdalena district, Colombia, home to about 48,606 people. Within 50 km by road there are 91 places to visit — 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 churches and 10 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Ciénaga de Zárate y Malibú (13 km) and Ciénaga Grande de Magangué (81 km).

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

Plato at a glance

Location
Magdalena district, Colombia
Population
about 48,606
Coordinates
9.7903° N, 74.7824° W
Places within 50 km
91 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Plato

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Plato

62 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Plato. The closest is Cerro Grande (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Plato

56 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Plato. The closest is Ciénaga de Zambrano (6 km); the best-known is Ciénaga de Zárate y Malibú (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Plato

33 churches within 100 km of Plato. The closest is Iglesia Jesus El Buen Pastor (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Plato

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Plato. The closest is Reserva Natural de la Sociedad Civil El Tolima (40 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Plato

14 parks within 100 km of Plato. The closest is Planadas (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Plato

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Plato. The closest is Ruinas del Alto Prado (47 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Plato

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 92 km on the road.

  1. Start in Plato
  2. 19 km Laguna Tapegua · lake, Magdalena
  3. 7 km Ciénaga de Zura · lake, Magdalena
  4. 13 km Ciénaga de Zambrano · lake, Magdalena
  5. 21 km Ciénaga Tortola · lake, Bolívar
  6. 19 km Ciénaga de Zárate y Malibú · lake, Magdalena
  7. 13 km Back to Plato

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How to reach Plato

    All places near Plato by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Plato by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2862Cerro Grande (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1956Ciénaga de Zambrano (6 km)
    Churches1933Iglesia Jesus El Buen Pastor (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1022Reserva Natural de la Sociedad Civil El Tolima (40 km)
    Parks614Planadas (16 km)
    Forts & heritage313Ruinas del Alto Prado (47 km)
    Beaches & coast39Isla Providencia (14 km)
    Other attractions18Estatua del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús (26 km)
    Museums23Museo Comunitario de San Jacinto (47 km)
    Waterfalls01Agua La Cascada Lay (74 km)

    Plato: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Plato?

    Ciénaga de Zárate y Malibú (lake, about 13 km), Ciénaga de Zambrano (lake, about 6 km), Ciénaga de Zura (lake, about 12 km), Laguna Tapegua (lake, about 19 km), Ciénaga Tortola (lake, about 24 km), Iglesia Jesus El Buen Pastor (church, about 1 km).

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

    91 places on Spotwander: 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 churches, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Plato?

    Cerro Grande, about 10 km by road; Loma De Medinas (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Plato?

    Ciénaga de Zambrano, about 6 km by road; Zambrano, Bolivar (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Plato?

    Iglesia Jesus El Buen Pastor, about 1 km by road; Parroquia San Francisco de Asís (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Plato?

    Start in Plato, visit Laguna Tapegua, then Ciénaga de Zura, then Ciénaga de Zambrano, then Ciénaga Tortola, then Ciénaga de Zárate y Malibú, and drive back — about 92 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Plato?

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

    Towns near Plato

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