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Santacruz

Santacruz is a town in Nariño district, Colombia of about 2,469 people. Within 50 km by road there are 218 places to visit: 118 hill stations & viewpoints, 36 churches and 30 parks. The must-see places are Galeras, Doña Juana and Petacas.

1.5209° N, 77.2621° WPop. 2,469

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Within 30 km125 places
Within 50 km218
Must-see7
Notable77
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Galeras, viewpoint near Santacruz
Must-see

Galeras

Viewpoint · 44 km

Doña Juana, viewpoint near Santacruz
Must-see

Doña Juana

Viewpoint · 45 km

Petacas, viewpoint near Santacruz
Must-see

Petacas

Viewpoint · 57 km

Places near Santacruz by type

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One day from Santacruz

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:54 pm

86 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 Santacruz
  2. Cañada Yungaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Alto Chapungoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Alto Cañaveralviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Cascadawaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  6. La Curiabeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Santacruz
Today’s loopSantacruzStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Santacruz?

Cañada Yunga (viewpoint, about 5 km), Cascada (waterfall, about 10 km), Alto Cañaveral (viewpoint, about 13 km), Alto Chapungo (viewpoint, about 14 km), Alto El Encantado (viewpoint, about 16 km), La Curia (beach, about 23 km).

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

218 places on Spotwander: 118 hill stations & viewpoints, 36 churches, 30 parks, 7 waterfalls, 7 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Santacruz?

Monte Redondo, about 2 km by road; Cerro Las Mesas (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Santacruz?

Iglesia San Juan Bautista, about 7 km by road; Iglesia Santa Cecilia (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Santacruz?

Start in Santacruz, visit Cañada Yunga, then Alto Chapungo, then Alto Cañaveral, then Cascada, then La Curia, and drive back — about 86 km by road in all.