Boyacá district, Colombia

Places to visit near Socha

Socha is a town in Boyacá district, Colombia. Within 50 km by road there are 119 places to visit — 92 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 forts & heritage, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 2 waterfalls. The must-see places are Parque Nacional Natural Pisba (25 km), Archaeology Museum (51 km) and Sun Temple (52 km).

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

Socha at a glance

Location
Boyacá district, Colombia
Coordinates
5.9973° N, 72.6914° W
Places within 50 km
119 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage

Top places to visit near Socha

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

191 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Socha. The closest is Alto El Poder (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Socha

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Socha. The closest is Virgen del Carraco (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Socha

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Socha. The closest is Laguna Los Patos (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Socha

12 waterfalls within 100 km of Socha. The closest is Cascada Sanctuario de la Sagrada Familia (41 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Socha

10 museums within 100 km of Socha. The closest is Museo de Los Andes (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Socha

4 caves within 100 km of Socha. The closest is Cueva Brava (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Socha

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in Socha
  2. 25 km Parque Nacional Natural Pisba · nature spot, Boyacá
  3. 27 km Virgen del Carraco · heritage site, Boyacá
  4. 5 km Alto De Piragua · viewpoint, Boyacá
  5. 4 km Alto El Poder · viewpoint, Boyacá
  6. 2 km Museo de Los Andes · museum, Boyacá
  7. 0 km Back to Socha

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How to reach Socha

    All places near Socha by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Socha by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints92191Alto El Poder (2 km)
    Forts & heritage1244Virgen del Carraco (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs612Laguna Los Patos (20 km)
    Waterfalls212Cascada Sanctuario de la Sagrada Familia (41 km)
    Museums410Museo de Los Andes (1 km)
    Caves14Cueva Brava (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Parque Nacional Natural Pisba (25 km)
    Churches02Iglesia Nuestra Señora De Las Nieves De Firavitoba (62 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Isla Santa Helena (67 km)
    Beaches & coast11Casa Residencial (37 km)

    Socha: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Socha?

    Museo de Los Andes (museum, about 1 km), Alto El Poder (viewpoint, about 2 km), Virgen del Carraco (heritage site, about 3 km), Parque Nacional Natural Pisba (nature spot, about 25 km), Alto De Piragua (viewpoint, about 6 km), Alto Las Cruces (viewpoint, about 7 km).

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

    119 places on Spotwander: 92 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 forts & heritage, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 waterfalls, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Socha?

    Alto El Poder, about 2 km by road; Alto De Piragua (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Socha?

    Virgen del Carraco, about 3 km by road; Gruta Virgen (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Socha?

    Laguna Los Patos, about 20 km by road; Laguna Hato (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Socha?

    Start in Socha, visit Parque Nacional Natural Pisba, then Virgen del Carraco, then Alto De Piragua, then Alto El Poder, then Museo de Los Andes, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Socha?

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

    Towns near Socha

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