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Purificación

Purificación is a town in Tolima district, Colombia of about 10,846 people. Within 50 km by road there are 49 places to visit: 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage and 3 waterfalls. The must-see places are La Martinica and Fundación Orquídeas del Tolima.

3.8587° N, 74.9313° WPop. 10,846

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Within 30 km33 places
Within 50 km49
Must-see2
Notable166
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Purificación

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:00 pm

90 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 Purificación
  2. Represa de Pradolake · 45 min
  3. Cascada del Amorwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  4. Embalse del Río Pradolake · 45 min
  5. Cueva de Los Guacharoscave · 1 hrs
  6. Rio Magdalenariver spot · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Purificación
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Purificación?

Malecón (beach, about 1 km), Represa de Prado (lake, about 15 km), Embalse del Río Prado (lake, about 16 km), Cueva de Los Guacharos (cave, about 17 km), Cascada del Amor (waterfall, about 22 km), Rio Magdalena (river spot, about 23 km).

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

49 places on Spotwander: 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage, 3 waterfalls, 5 churches, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Purificación?

Cerro Vayapie, about 11 km by road; Cuchilla Chicora (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Purificación?

Virgen, about 2 km by road; Plazoleta Taurina (40 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Purificación?

Start in Purificación, visit Represa de Prado, then Cascada del Amor, then Embalse del Río Prado, then Cueva de Los Guacharos, then Rio Magdalena, and drive back — about 90 km by road in all.