Atlántico district, Colombia

Places to visit near Soledad

Soledad is a city in Atlántico district, Colombia, home to about 342,556 people. Within 50 km by road there are 96 places to visit — 16 beaches & coast, 27 churches, 17 forts & heritage and 12 museums. The must-see places are Shakira Sculpture (5 km), Iglesia San Roque (8 km) and Zoológico de Barranquilla (14 km).

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Soledad, Colombia
Soledad, Atlántico district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Soledad at a glance

Location
Atlántico district, Colombia
Population
about 342,556
Coordinates
10.9184° N, 74.7646° W
Places within 50 km
96 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Soledad

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Soledad: 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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Beaches & coast near Soledad

43 beaches & coast within 100 km of Soledad. The closest is Despacho Cootrasol - Ruta D4 (7 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Soledad

29 churches within 100 km of Soledad. The closest is Iglesia Misión Josué 24:15 (1 km); the best-known is Iglesia San Roque (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Soledad

29 forts & heritage within 100 km of Soledad. The closest is Teatro Olimpia (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Soledad

24 museums within 100 km of Soledad. The closest is Simon Bolivar (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Soledad

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Soledad. The closest is Ciénaga Pivijay (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Soledad

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Soledad. The closest is Bocas de Ceniza (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Soledad

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Soledad
  2. 1 km Teatro Olimpia · heritage site, Atlántico
  3. 1 km Simon Bolivar · museum, Atlántico
  4. 9 km Iglesia San Roque · church, Atlántico
  5. 6 km Zoológico de Barranquilla · park, Atlántico
  6. 9 km Templo de Barranquilla, Colombia · church, Atlántico
  7. 19 km Back to Soledad

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From travellers near Soledad

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How to reach Soledad

    All places near Soledad by distance

    Within 15 km of Soledad

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Soledad by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast1643Despacho Cootrasol - Ruta D4 (7 km)
    Churches2729Iglesia Misión Josué 24:15 (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1729Teatro Olimpia (1 km)
    Museums1224Simon Bolivar (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs820Ciénaga Pivijay (14 km)
    Other attractions614San Antonio (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints112Bocas de Ceniza (29 km)
    Waterfalls011Condominio Cascadas del Rodadero (83 km)
    Parks78Plaza Simon Bolivar (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Vía Parque Isla de Salamanca (26 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Isla de Salamanca (48 km)

    Soledad: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Soledad?

    Shakira Sculpture (attraction, about 5 km), Iglesia San Roque (church, about 8 km), Zoológico de Barranquilla (park, about 14 km), Templo de Barranquilla, Colombia (church, about 19 km), Teatro Olimpia (heritage site, about 1 km), Simon Bolivar (museum, about 1 km).

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

    96 places on Spotwander: 16 beaches & coast, 27 churches, 17 forts & heritage, 12 museums, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest beach to Soledad?

    Despacho Cootrasol - Ruta D4, about 7 km by road; Cancha de Lipaya (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Soledad?

    Iglesia Misión Josué 24:15, about 1 km by road; Comunidad Cristiana Mas Que Vencedores En Cristo (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Soledad?

    Teatro Olimpia, about 1 km by road; Monumento Funebre al Poeta Gabriel Escorcia Gravini (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Soledad?

    Start in Soledad, visit Teatro Olimpia, then Simon Bolivar, then Iglesia San Roque, then Zoológico de Barranquilla, then Templo de Barranquilla, Colombia, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Soledad?

    October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Soledad

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