Places to visit near

Samacá

Samacá is a town in Boyacá district, Colombia of about 3,689 people. Within 50 km by road there are 146 places to visit: 61 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 forts & heritage and 19 waterfalls. The must-see places are Cojines del Zaque, Hunzahúa Well and Convento Santa Clara La Real.

5.4927° N, 73.4854° WPop. 3,689

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Within 30 km84 places
Within 50 km146
Must-see23
Notable257
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Samacá

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:39 pm

76 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 Samacá
  2. Alto La Cumbreviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Alto La Cruzviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Cojines del Zaqueheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Captain Antonio Ricaurte House Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Alto La Calleviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Samacá
Today’s loopSamacáStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Samacá?

Cojines del Zaque (heritage site, about 17 km), Hunzahúa Well (heritage site, about 17 km), Convento Santa Clara La Real (museum, about 18 km), Monasterio de San Agustín (museum, about 19 km), Captain Antonio Ricaurte House Museum (museum, about 20 km), Iguaque (waterfall, about 22 km).

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

146 places on Spotwander: 61 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 forts & heritage, 19 waterfalls, 13 museums, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Samacá?

Alto La Cumbre, about 4 km by road; Alto De Calicantro (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Samacá?

Peña Parida, about 9 km by road; Piedra del Sol (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Samacá?

Start in Samacá, visit Alto La Cumbre, then Alto La Cruz, then Cojines del Zaque, then Captain Antonio Ricaurte House Museum, then Alto La Calle, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.