Places to visit near

Puerres

Puerres is a town in Nariño district, Colombia of about 3,812 people. Within 50 km by road there are 109 places to visit: 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 37 churches and 5 waterfalls. The must-see places are Galeras, Laguna de la Cocha and Doña Juana.

1.1937° N, 77.2666° WPop. 3,812

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Within 30 km99 places
Within 50 km109
Must-see13
Notable90
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Puerres

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:18 pm

72 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 Puerres
  2. Monasterio de la Inmaculada Concepciónchurch · 30 min
  3. Galerasviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Cascada de Mijitayowaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. Alto El Cipresviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Laguna de la Cochalake · 45 min
  7. Back in Puerres
Today’s loopPuerresStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Puerres?

Galeras (viewpoint, about 13 km), Divino Niño Jesús de Praga (heritage site, about 1 km), Estatua de Santa Bárbara (heritage site, about 2 km), Playa Rio Pasto (beach, about 2 km), Laguna de la Cocha (lake, about 23 km), Busto Homenaje A Alejandro Santander (heritage site, about 3 km).

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

109 places on Spotwander: 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 37 churches, 5 waterfalls, 12 forts & heritage, 10 parks.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Puerres?

Tunel De Peñalisa, about 2 km by road; La Cruz Del Pinasaco (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Puerres?

Parroquia San Ezequiel Moreno, about 1 km by road; Iglesia San Ezequiel Moreno (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Puerres?

Start in Puerres, visit Monasterio de la Inmaculada Concepción, then Galeras, then Cascada de Mijitayo, then Alto El Cipres, then Laguna de la Cocha, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.