Cundinamarca district, Colombia

Places to visit near Soacha

Soacha is a city in Cundinamarca district, Colombia, home to about 313,945 people. Within 50 km by road there are 254 places to visit — 68 forts & heritage, 49 museums, 39 hill stations & viewpoints and 21 waterfalls. The must-see places are Humedal Tibanica (4 km), La Isla (5 km) and Aguazuque (9 km).

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Soacha, Colombia
Soacha, Cundinamarca district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Soacha at a glance

Location
Cundinamarca district, Colombia
Population
about 313,945
Coordinates
4.5794° N, 74.2168° W
Places within 50 km
254 (52 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Soacha

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Forts & heritage near Soacha

71 forts & heritage within 100 km of Soacha. The closest is Hacienda Chucua Vargas (3 km); the best-known is Aguazuque (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Soacha

50 museums within 100 km of Soacha. The closest is Archeological Museum of Soacha (1 km); the best-known is Maloka (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Soacha

40 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Soacha. The closest is Calle 85A Sur 77G 15 Int 90 (4 km); the best-known is Cerro de Guadalupe (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Soacha

21 waterfalls within 100 km of Soacha. The closest is Tequendama Falls (11 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Soacha

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Soacha. The closest is Humedal Tibanica (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Soacha

16 parks within 100 km of Soacha. The closest is Parque Tibanica (3 km); the best-known is Mundo Aventura (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Soacha

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 49 km on the road.

  1. Start in Soacha
  2. 10 km Tequendama · heritage site, Cundinamarca
  3. 9 km Aguazuque · heritage site, Cundinamarca
  4. 9 km La Isla · nature spot, Bogota, Capital District
  5. 2 km Humedal Tibanica · nature spot, Bogota, Capital District
  6. 10 km Mirador del Paraíso · beach, Bogota, Capital District
  7. 9 km Back to Soacha

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    Within 15 km of Soacha

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Soacha by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6871Hacienda Chucua Vargas (3 km)
    Museums4950Archeological Museum of Soacha (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3940Calle 85A Sur 77G 15 Int 90 (4 km)
    Waterfalls2121Tequendama Falls (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1820Humedal Tibanica (4 km)
    Parks1616Parque Tibanica (3 km)
    Churches1616San Jose (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs510Embalse del Muña (10 km)
    Other attractions88TransMiCable Cable Car (11 km)
    Beaches & coast66Plaza de Toros (5 km)
    Caves44Jasbleidy (10 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Misión Carismática Internacional Sede Mosquera (18 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Rio Bogotá (5 km)
    Buddhist sites11Bogotá Diamond Way Buddhism Center (24 km)

    Soacha: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Soacha?

    Humedal Tibanica (nature spot, about 4 km), La Isla (nature spot, about 5 km), Aguazuque (heritage site, about 9 km), Mirador del Paraíso (beach, about 9 km), Tequendama (heritage site, about 10 km), Humedal de la Vaca (nature spot, about 10 km).

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

    254 places on Spotwander: 68 forts & heritage, 49 museums, 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 waterfalls, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Soacha?

    Hacienda Chucua Vargas, about 3 km by road; Arte Rupestre (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Soacha?

    Archeological Museum of Soacha, about 1 km by road; Museo Arqueológico (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Soacha?

    Calle 85A Sur 77G 15 Int 90, about 4 km by road; Bosatama (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Soacha?

    Start in Soacha, visit Tequendama, then Aguazuque, then La Isla, then Humedal Tibanica, then Mirador del Paraíso, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Soacha?

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

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