Santander district, Colombia

Places to visit near Simacota

Simacota is a town in Santander district, Colombia, home to about 2,156 people. Within 50 km by road there are 113 places to visit — 44 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 waterfalls, 22 forts & heritage and 8 museums. The must-see places are Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Salud (23 km), Parque Ecológico y de Aventuras Cascadas de Juan Curí (26 km) and Parque Nacional Natural Serranía de Los Yariguíes (31 km).

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Simacota, Colombia
Simacota, Santander district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Simacota at a glance

Location
Santander district, Colombia
Population
about 2,156
Coordinates
6.4429° N, 73.3369° W
Places within 50 km
113 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Simacota

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Simacota

126 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Simacota. The closest is Alto Pan De Azucar (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Simacota

57 waterfalls within 100 km of Simacota. The closest is Cascada de Barro Blanco (20 km); the best-known is Parque Ecológico y de Aventuras Cascadas de Juan Curí (26 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Simacota

40 forts & heritage within 100 km of Simacota. The closest is Templo Nuestra Senora de Chiquinquira (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Simacota

18 museums within 100 km of Simacota. The closest is Museo de la Cerámica (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Simacota

15 caves within 100 km of Simacota. The closest is Entrada (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Simacota

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Simacota. The closest is Laguna Azul (53 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Simacota

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 113 km on the road.

  1. Start in Simacota
  2. 26 km Parque Ecológico y de Aventuras Cascadas de Juan Curí · waterfall, Santander
  3. 6 km Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Salud · church, Santander
  4. 14 km Templo Nuestra Senora de Chiquinquira · heritage site, Santander
  5. 6 km Balneario Cincomil · beach, Santander
  6. 30 km Parque Nacional Natural Serranía de Los Yariguíes · nature spot, Santander
  7. 31 km Back to Simacota

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Simacota by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints44126Alto Pan De Azucar (11 km)
    Waterfalls2257Cascada de Barro Blanco (20 km)
    Forts & heritage2240Templo Nuestra Senora de Chiquinquira (11 km)
    Museums818Museo de la Cerámica (31 km)
    Caves515Entrada (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs07Laguna Azul (53 km)
    Churches46Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Salud (23 km)
    Beaches & coast26Balneario Cincomil (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Parque Nacional Natural Serranía de Los Yariguíes (31 km)
    Other attractions44Bus Terminal (30 km)

    Simacota: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Simacota?

    Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Salud (church, about 23 km), Parque Ecológico y de Aventuras Cascadas de Juan Curí (waterfall, about 26 km), Balneario Cincomil (beach, about 8 km), Parque Nacional Natural Serranía de Los Yariguíes (nature spot, about 31 km), Templo Nuestra Senora de Chiquinquira (heritage site, about 11 km), Alto Pan De Azucar (viewpoint, about 11 km).

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

    113 places on Spotwander: 44 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 waterfalls, 22 forts & heritage, 8 museums, 5 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Simacota?

    Alto Pan De Azucar, about 11 km by road; Alto Las Aguilas (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Simacota?

    Cascada de Barro Blanco, about 20 km by road; Cascada de Juan Curí (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Simacota?

    Templo Nuestra Senora de Chiquinquira, about 11 km by road; Cantón Huancoyanka (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Simacota?

    Start in Simacota, visit Parque Ecológico y de Aventuras Cascadas de Juan Curí, then Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Salud, then Templo Nuestra Senora de Chiquinquira, then Balneario Cincomil, then Parque Nacional Natural Serranía de Los Yariguíes, and drive back — about 113 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Simacota?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Simacota

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