Atlántico district, Colombia

Places to visit near Repelón

Repelón is a town in Atlántico district, Colombia, home to about 18,685 people. Within 50 km by road there are 119 places to visit — 8 beaches & coast, 29 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 30 churches and 30 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are El Totumo (38 km), Cartagena Botanical Garden "Guillermo Piñeres" (46 km) and Castillo San Felipe de Barajas (58 km).

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Repelón, Colombia
Repelón, Atlántico district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Repelón at a glance

Location
Atlántico district, Colombia
Population
about 18,685
Coordinates
10.4952° N, 75.1245° W
Places within 50 km
119 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Repelón

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Repelón: 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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Beaches & coast near Repelón

54 beaches & coast within 100 km of Repelón. The closest is Playa Brava Parque Tayrona (21 km); the best-known is Playa Emilse (37 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Repelón

44 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Repelón. The closest is Ciénaga Limpia (3 km); the best-known is Ciénaga El Playón de Hacha (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Repelón

43 churches within 100 km of Repelón. The closest is Parroquia San Benito Abad (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Repelón

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Repelón. The closest is Cerro (6 km); the best-known is El Totumo (38 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Repelón

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Repelón. The closest is Virgen (15 km); the best-known is Castillo San Felipe de Barajas (58 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Repelón

20 museums within 100 km of Repelón. The closest is Casa de la Cultura (23 km); the best-known is Casa Museo Julio Flórez (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Repelón

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 104 km on the road.

  1. Start in Repelón
  2. 4 km Ciénaga El Playón de Hacha · lake, Atlántico
  3. 4 km Embalse Guajaro · lake, Atlántico
  4. 21 km La Peña · viewpoint, Atlántico
  5. 37 km El Totumo · viewpoint, Bolívar
  6. 22 km Laguna de Luruaco · lake, Atlántico
  7. 16 km Back to Repelón

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How to reach Repelón

    All places near Repelón by distance

    Within 15 km of Repelón

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Repelón by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast854Playa Brava Parque Tayrona (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2944Ciénaga Limpia (3 km)
    Churches3043Parroquia San Benito Abad (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3035Cerro (6 km)
    Forts & heritage232Virgen (15 km)
    Museums320Casa de la Cultura (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens910Banco Totumo Bijibana (1 km)
    Parks710Parque Natural Regional Los Rosales (24 km)
    Other attractions07San Basilio de Palenque (55 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13Isla Martín Cabezas (18 km)

    Repelón: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Repelón?

    Ciénaga El Playón de Hacha (lake, about 4 km), Embalse Guajaro (lake, about 7 km), Laguna de Luruaco (lake, about 16 km), El Totumo (viewpoint, about 38 km), La Peña (viewpoint, about 19 km), Alto Capon (viewpoint, about 20 km).

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

    119 places on Spotwander: 8 beaches & coast, 29 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 30 churches, 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest beach to Repelón?

    Playa Brava Parque Tayrona, about 21 km by road; Playa San Veronica (34 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Repelón?

    Ciénaga Limpia, about 3 km by road; Ciénaga El Playón de Hacha (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Repelón?

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

    What is a good one-day trip from Repelón?

    Start in Repelón, visit Ciénaga El Playón de Hacha, then Embalse Guajaro, then La Peña, then El Totumo, then Laguna de Luruaco, and drive back — about 104 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Repelón?

    October to March for beaches & coast; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Repelón

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