Norte de Santander district, Colombia

Places to visit near Silos

Silos is a town in Norte de Santander district, Colombia, home to about 1,300 people. Within 50 km by road there are 57 places to visit — 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 forts & heritage, 9 waterfalls and 8 museums. The must-see places are Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nueva Pamplona (28 km), Torre de Controlación Aérea El Picacho (33 km) and Acuaparque Nacional del Chicamocha (67 km).

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Silos, Colombia
Silos, Norte de Santander district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Silos at a glance

Location
Norte de Santander district, Colombia
Population
about 1,300
Coordinates
7.2052° N, 72.7564° W
Places within 50 km
57 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Silos

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Silos: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Silos

132 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Silos. The closest is Alto Corral (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Silos

31 forts & heritage within 100 km of Silos. The closest is Casa Cural (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Silos

28 waterfalls within 100 km of Silos. The closest is Cascada Cervatillo (28 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Silos

22 museums within 100 km of Silos. The closest is Museo Casa Anzoátegui (28 km); the best-known is Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nueva Pamplona (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Silos

10 caves within 100 km of Silos. The closest is Cueva El Indio y La India (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Silos

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Silos. The closest is Parque Natural Regional Páramo de Santurbán (33 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Silos

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 75 km on the road.

  1. Start in Silos
  2. 9 km Alto De Malabrigo · viewpoint, Norte de Santander
  3. 8 km Alto De Frailejones · viewpoint, Norte de Santander
  4. 28 km Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nueva Pamplona · museum, Norte de Santander
  5. 18 km Azul · viewpoint, Norte de Santander
  6. 4 km Alto Corral · viewpoint, Norte de Santander
  7. 8 km Back to Silos

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From travellers near Silos

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How to reach Silos

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Silos by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints30132Alto Corral (8 km)
    Forts & heritage431Casa Cural (17 km)
    Waterfalls928Cascada Cervatillo (28 km)
    Museums822Museo Casa Anzoátegui (28 km)
    Caves110Cueva El Indio y La India (38 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Parque Natural Regional Páramo de Santurbán (33 km)
    Beaches & coast14Plaza de Toros de Labateca (38 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Laguna Picacho (67 km)
    Churches13Iglesia Menor (50 km)
    Other attractions02Palonegro Airport (60 km)

    Silos: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Silos?

    Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nueva Pamplona (museum, about 28 km), Alto Corral (viewpoint, about 8 km), Alto De Malabrigo (viewpoint, about 9 km), Alto De Frailejones (viewpoint, about 10 km), Azul (viewpoint, about 11 km), Alto Romeral (viewpoint, about 12 km).

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

    57 places on Spotwander: 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 forts & heritage, 9 waterfalls, 8 museums, 1 cave.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Silos?

    Alto Corral, about 8 km by road; Alto De Malabrigo (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Silos?

    Casa Cural, about 17 km by road; Alcaldia de Pamplona (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Silos?

    Cascada Cervatillo, about 28 km by road; Los Alpes Tona (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Silos?

    Start in Silos, visit Alto De Malabrigo, then Alto De Frailejones, then Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nueva Pamplona, then Azul, then Alto Corral, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Silos?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Silos

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