Boyacá district, Colombia

Places to visit near Soatá

Soatá is a town in Boyacá district, Colombia, home to about 10,945 people. Within 50 km by road there are 111 places to visit — 86 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 forts & heritage, 4 waterfalls and 4 museums. The must-see places are Vuelta al Cocuy (52 km), Ritacuba Blanco (58 km) and Parque Nacional Natural Pisba (66 km).

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

Soatá at a glance

Location
Boyacá district, Colombia
Population
about 10,945
Coordinates
6.3337° N, 72.6828° W
Places within 50 km
111
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 Soatá

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Soatá: 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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Things to see near Soatá, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Soatá

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

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Forts & heritage near Soatá

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Soatá. The closest is Casa Cural de Onzaga (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Soatá

19 waterfalls within 100 km of Soatá. The closest is Cascada El Chorro Vereda La Calera (10 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Soatá

11 museums within 100 km of Soatá. The closest is La Plazuela (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Soatá

9 caves within 100 km of Soatá. The closest is Cueva Brava (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Soatá

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Soatá. The closest is Laguna Los Patos (41 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Soatá

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 62 km on the road.

  1. Start in Soatá
  2. 14 km Alto El Tabor · viewpoint, Boyacá
  3. 7 km Alto El Rocio · viewpoint, Boyacá
  4. 17 km Cascada El Chorro Vereda La Calera · waterfall, Boyacá
  5. 14 km Alto La Palomera · viewpoint, Boyacá
  6. 2 km Alto Soata · viewpoint, Boyacá
  7. 8 km Back to Soatá

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From travellers near Soatá

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How to reach Soatá

    All places near Soatá by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Soatá by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints86187Alto Soata (8 km)
    Forts & heritage1532Casa Cural de Onzaga (19 km)
    Waterfalls419Cascada El Chorro Vereda La Calera (10 km)
    Museums411La Plazuela (18 km)
    Caves19Cueva Brava (33 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs19Laguna Los Patos (41 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens04Parque Nacional Natural Pisba (66 km)
    Other attractions03Balneario Pescaderito (63 km)
    Beaches & coast03Casa Residencial (65 km)
    Churches02Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chinquinquirá (68 km)

    Soatá: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Soatá?

    Alto Soata (viewpoint, about 8 km), Alto La Palomera (viewpoint, about 9 km), Cascada El Chorro Vereda La Calera (waterfall, about 10 km), Alto El Rocio (viewpoint, about 13 km), Alto El Tabor (viewpoint, about 14 km), Alto Paja Blanca (viewpoint, about 14 km).

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

    111 places on Spotwander: 86 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 forts & heritage, 4 waterfalls, 4 museums, 1 cave.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Soatá?

    Alto Soata, about 8 km by road; Alto La Palomera (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Soatá?

    Casa Cural de Onzaga, about 19 km by road; Monumento al Fundador (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Soatá?

    Cascada El Chorro Vereda La Calera, about 10 km by road; Cascada (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Soatá?

    Start in Soatá, visit Alto El Tabor, then Alto El Rocio, then Cascada El Chorro Vereda La Calera, then Alto La Palomera, then Alto Soata, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Soatá?

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

    Towns near Soatá

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