Places to visit near

Policarpa

Policarpa is a town in Nariño district, Colombia of about 2,377 people. Within 50 km by road there are 143 places to visit: 79 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 churches and 22 parks. The must-see places are Galeras, Doña Juana and Azufral.

1.6284° N, 77.4596° WPop. 2,377

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Within 30 km54 places
Within 50 km143
Must-see7
Notable74
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Policarpa

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:38 pm

105 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Policarpa
  2. Alto Cuchillaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Alto El Encantadoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Cañada Yungaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Alto Chapungoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Gruta Nuestra Señora de Lourdescave · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Policarpa
Today’s loopPolicarpaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Policarpa?

Alto Chapungo (viewpoint, about 19 km), Alto El Encantado (viewpoint, about 20 km), Alto Cuchilla (viewpoint, about 20 km), Alto Cañaveral (viewpoint, about 21 km), Parque Principal (park, about 1 km), Iglesia Católica de Pilocarpa (church, about 1 km).

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

143 places on Spotwander: 79 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 churches, 22 parks, 1 fort, 3 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Policarpa?

Cerro Yeguas, about 4 km by road; Cerro del Hijo (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Policarpa?

Iglesia Católica de Pilocarpa, about 1 km by road; Parroquia San Pedro Apóstol (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Policarpa?

Start in Policarpa, visit Alto Cuchilla, then Alto El Encantado, then Cañada Yunga, then Alto Chapungo, then Gruta Nuestra Señora de Lourdes, and drive back — about 105 km by road in all.