Places to visit near

Socotá

Socotá is a town in Boyacá district, Colombia of about 2,193 people. Within 50 km by road there are 120 places to visit: 98 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 forts & heritage and 2 waterfalls. The must-see places are Parque Nacional Natural Pisba, Archaeology Museum and Sun Temple.

6.0403° N, 72.6351° WPop. 2,193

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Within 30 km52 places
Within 50 km120
Must-see12
Notable265
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Socotá

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:21 pm

84 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Socotá
  2. Virgen del Carracoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Alto El Gallinazoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Parque Nacional Natural Pisbanature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Laguna Los Patoslake · 45 min
  6. Cueva Bravacave · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Socotá
Today’s loopSocotáStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Socotá?

Parque Nacional Natural Pisba (nature spot, about 26 km), Alto El Gallinazo (viewpoint, about 6 km), Virgen del Carraco (heritage site, about 8 km), Peña Negra (viewpoint, about 8 km), Peña de Las Candelas (viewpoint, about 9 km), Cueva Brava (cave, about 9 km).

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

120 places on Spotwander: 98 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 forts & heritage, 2 waterfalls, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 museums.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Socotá?

Alto El Gallinazo, about 6 km by road; Peña Negra (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Socotá?

Virgen del Carraco, about 8 km by road; Gruta Virgen (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Socotá?

Start in Socotá, visit Virgen del Carraco, then Alto El Gallinazo, then Parque Nacional Natural Pisba, then Laguna Los Patos, then Cueva Brava, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.