Bolívar district, Colombia

Places to visit near Simití

Simití is a town in Bolívar district, Colombia, home to about 6,670 people. Within 50 km by road there are 53 places to visit — 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 churches and 5 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Serrania De San Lucas (53 km) and Catedral de Santa Ana (90 km).

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Simití, Colombia
Simití, Bolívar district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Simití at a glance

Location
Bolívar district, Colombia
Population
about 6,670
Coordinates
7.9579° N, 73.9436° W
Places within 50 km
53
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Simití

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

91 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Simití. The closest is Ciénaga El Piñal (24 km); the best-known is Serrania De San Lucas (53 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Simití

61 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Simití. The closest is Ciénaga Simití (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Simití

31 churches within 100 km of Simití. The closest is Parroquia San Antonio De Padua (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Simití

5 beaches & coast within 100 km of Simití. The closest is Playa Rica (16 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Simití

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Simití. The closest is Estadero el Saltillo (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Simití

3 waterfalls within 100 km of Simití. The closest is Cascada Del Cobre (59 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Simití

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 73 km on the road.

  1. Start in Simití
  2. 3 km Ciénaga Simití · lake, Bolívar
  3. 8 km Ciénaga de Burgos · lake, Bolívar
  4. 12 km Ciénaga Playoncita · lake, Cesar
  5. 24 km Ciénaga el Potrero · lake, Bolívar
  6. 3 km Ciénaga San Antonio · lake, Bolívar
  7. 23 km Back to Simití

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How to reach Simití

    All places near Simití by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Simití by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints991Ciénaga El Piñal (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3161Ciénaga Simití (3 km)
    Churches631Parroquia San Antonio De Padua (1 km)
    Beaches & coast55Playa Rica (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Estadero el Saltillo (17 km)
    Waterfalls03Cascada Del Cobre (59 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Isla Venezuela (30 km)
    Parks02Parque Principal (63 km)
    Forts & heritage02Cerro de la Virgen del Rosario (90 km)
    Other attractions02Divino Amor (65 km)
    Museums01Museo Antón García de Bonilla (90 km)

    Simití: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Simití?

    Ciénaga Simití (lake, about 3 km), Ciénaga de Burgos (lake, about 8 km), Ciénaga Playoncita (lake, about 20 km), Ciénaga el Potrero (lake, about 21 km), Ciénaga San Antonio (lake, about 23 km), Parroquia San Antonio De Padua (church, about 1 km).

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

    53 places on Spotwander: 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 churches, 5 beaches & coast, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Simití?

    Ciénaga El Piñal, about 24 km by road; Cerro Los Dados (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Simití?

    Ciénaga Simití, about 3 km by road; Ciénaga de Burgos (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Simití?

    Parroquia San Antonio De Padua, about 1 km by road; IPUC Cerro De Veracruz (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Simití?

    Start in Simití, visit Ciénaga Simití, then Ciénaga de Burgos, then Ciénaga Playoncita, then Ciénaga el Potrero, then Ciénaga San Antonio, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Simití?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Simití

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