Risaralda, ColombiaCentro Histórico de ManizalesAlto de ChavarquiaAlto Morro AzúlAlto PelusaAlto de AraucaAlto El Guamo
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Risaralda

Risaralda is a town in Caldas district, Colombia of about 5,421 people. Within 50 km by road there are 129 places to visit: 87 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 waterfalls and 15 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Centro Histórico de Manizales, Catedral Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Manizales and Basílica Menor de la Inmaculada Concepción.

5.1665° N, 75.7660° WPop. 5,421

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Within 30 km23 places
Within 50 km129
Must-see23
Notable256
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Centro Histórico de Manizales, heritage site near Risaralda
Must-see

Centro Histórico de Manizales

Heritage site · 37 km

Catedral Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Manizales, church near Risaralda
Must-see

Catedral Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Manizales

Church · 37 km

Basílica Menor de la Inmaculada Concepción, church near Risaralda
Must-see

Basílica Menor de la Inmaculada Concepción

Church · 38 km

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One day from Risaralda

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:38 pm

65 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 Risaralda
  2. Alto Pelusaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Alto de Chavarquiaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Alto Morro Azúlviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Alto El Guamoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Alto de Araucaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Risaralda
Today’s loopRisaraldaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Risaralda?

Alto de Chavarquia (viewpoint, about 8 km), Alto Morro Azúl (viewpoint, about 8 km), Alto de Pidria (viewpoint, about 9 km), Alto Pelusa (viewpoint, about 10 km), Alto de Arauca (viewpoint, about 12 km), Alto El Guamo (viewpoint, about 14 km).

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

129 places on Spotwander: 87 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 waterfalls, 15 forts & heritage, 4 museums, 3 churches.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Risaralda?

Alto de Chavarquia, about 8 km by road; Alto Morro Azúl (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Risaralda?

Cascada El Sutú, about 24 km by road; Cascada de Bellavista (30 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Risaralda?

Start in Risaralda, visit Alto Pelusa, then Alto de Chavarquia, then Alto Morro Azúl, then Alto El Guamo, then Alto de Arauca, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.