Boyacá district, Colombia

Places to visit near Simijaca

Simijaca is a town in Boyacá district, Colombia, home to about 4,767 people. Within 50 km by road there are 135 places to visit — 88 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 forts & heritage, 14 waterfalls and 7 museums. The must-see places are Laguna de Fúquene (15 km), Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chiquinquirá (17 km) and Laguna de Suesca (45 km).

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Simijaca, Colombia
Simijaca, Boyacá district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Simijaca at a glance

Location
Boyacá district, Colombia
Population
about 4,767
Coordinates
5.5029° N, 73.8523° W
Places within 50 km
135 (4 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 Simijaca

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Simijaca: 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 Simijaca

144 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Simijaca. The closest is Alto Las Fraguas (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Simijaca

38 forts & heritage within 100 km of Simijaca. The closest is Busto de Antonio Ricaurte (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Simijaca

30 waterfalls within 100 km of Simijaca. The closest is Santuario Virgen De La Cascada, Monguí (16 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Simijaca

17 museums within 100 km of Simijaca. The closest is Palacio de la Cultura (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Simijaca

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Simijaca. The closest is Laguna de Fúquene (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Simijaca

9 churches within 100 km of Simijaca. The closest is Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chiquinquirá (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Simijaca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 64 km on the road.

  1. Start in Simijaca
  2. 3 km Alto Las Fraguas · viewpoint, Cundinamarca
  3. 6 km Alto La Cuna · viewpoint, Boyacá
  4. 7 km Alto El Chital · viewpoint, Boyacá
  5. 10 km Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chiquinquirá · church, Boyacá
  6. 23 km Laguna de Fúquene · lake, Cundinamarca
  7. 15 km Back to Simijaca

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From travellers near Simijaca

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How to reach Simijaca

    All places near Simijaca by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Simijaca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints88144Alto Las Fraguas (3 km)
    Forts & heritage1338Busto de Antonio Ricaurte (16 km)
    Waterfalls1430Santuario Virgen De La Cascada, Monguí (16 km)
    Museums717Palacio de la Cultura (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs510Laguna de Fúquene (15 km)
    Churches39Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chiquinquirá (17 km)
    Beaches & coast24Plaza de Ganado (16 km)
    Other attractions14Casa Terracota (47 km)
    Caves22Tunel del Ferrocarril (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Reserva Forestal Nacimiento Río Bogotá (58 km)
    Parks01Parque Pinzón (68 km)

    Simijaca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Simijaca?

    Laguna de Fúquene (lake, about 15 km), Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chiquinquirá (church, about 17 km), Alto Las Fraguas (viewpoint, about 3 km), Alto La Cuna (viewpoint, about 9 km), Alto El Chital (viewpoint, about 11 km), Alto Le Aguila (viewpoint, about 11 km).

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

    135 places on Spotwander: 88 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 forts & heritage, 14 waterfalls, 7 museums, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Simijaca?

    Alto Las Fraguas, about 3 km by road; Alto La Cuna (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Simijaca?

    Busto de Antonio Ricaurte, about 16 km by road; Monumento al Campesino (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Simijaca?

    Santuario Virgen De La Cascada, Monguí, about 16 km by road; Cascadas Palo Blanco (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Simijaca?

    Start in Simijaca, visit Alto Las Fraguas, then Alto La Cuna, then Alto El Chital, then Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chiquinquirá, then Laguna de Fúquene, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Simijaca?

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

    Towns near Simijaca

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