Antioquia district, Colombia

Places to visit near Sonsón

Sonsón is a town in Antioquia district, Colombia, home to about 17,232 people. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit — 46 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 waterfalls, 5 churches and 1 museums. The must-see places are El Escondido (45 km), Parque Nacional Natural Selva de Florencia (46 km) and Basílica Menor Nuestra Señora del Carmen (48 km).

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Sonsón, Colombia
Sonsón, Antioquia district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sonsón at a glance

Location
Antioquia district, Colombia
Population
about 17,232
Coordinates
5.7106° N, 75.3107° W
Places within 50 km
67 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Sonsón

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sonsón

149 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sonsón. The closest is Alto Del Rayo (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Sonsón

60 waterfalls within 100 km of Sonsón. The closest is Waterfall - Esmeralda Or Molino (8 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Sonsón

21 churches within 100 km of Sonsón. The closest is Our Lady of Chiquinquirá Cathedral, Sonsón (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Sonsón

14 museums within 100 km of Sonsón. The closest is Museo del Sombrero y Casa de la Cultura (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Sonsón

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sonsón. The closest is Lavaderos del Barrio Obrero (49 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sonsón

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sonsón. The closest is Páramo de Sonsón (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Sonsón

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 37 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sonsón
  2. 1 km Our Lady of Chiquinquirá Cathedral, Sonsón · church, Antioquia
  3. 1 km Santuario Diocesano Nuestra Señora de la Valvanera · church, Antioquia
  4. 7 km Alto Del Rayo · viewpoint, Antioquia
  5. 10 km Waterfall - Esmeralda Or Molino · waterfall, Antioquia
  6. 10 km Páramo de Sonsón · nature spot, Antioquia
  7. 8 km Back to Sonsón

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How to reach Sonsón

    All places near Sonsón by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sonsón by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints46149Alto Del Rayo (7 km)
    Waterfalls1160Waterfall - Esmeralda Or Molino (8 km)
    Churches521Our Lady of Chiquinquirá Cathedral, Sonsón (1 km)
    Museums114Museo del Sombrero y Casa de la Cultura (25 km)
    Forts & heritage110Lavaderos del Barrio Obrero (49 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Páramo de Sonsón (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs16Laguna San Diego (49 km)
    Caves05Cueva El Cura (58 km)
    Parks03Parque del Artista (77 km)
    Other attractions02Seeder of Dreams (76 km)
    Beaches & coast01Playón del Rio (66 km)

    Sonsón: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sonsón?

    Our Lady of Chiquinquirá Cathedral, Sonsón (church, about 1 km), Santuario Diocesano Nuestra Señora de la Valvanera (church, about 1 km), Alto Del Rayo (viewpoint, about 7 km), Waterfall - Esmeralda Or Molino (waterfall, about 8 km), Páramo de Sonsón (nature spot, about 8 km), Alto del Cóndor (viewpoint, about 9 km).

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

    67 places on Spotwander: 46 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 waterfalls, 5 churches, 1 museum, 1 fort.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sonsón?

    Alto Del Rayo, about 7 km by road; Alto del Cóndor (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Sonsón?

    Waterfall - Esmeralda Or Molino, about 8 km by road; Salto del Rio Aures (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Sonsón?

    Our Lady of Chiquinquirá Cathedral, Sonsón, about 1 km by road; Santuario Diocesano Nuestra Señora de la Valvanera (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sonsón?

    Start in Sonsón, visit Our Lady of Chiquinquirá Cathedral, Sonsón, then Santuario Diocesano Nuestra Señora de la Valvanera, then Alto Del Rayo, then Waterfall - Esmeralda Or Molino, then Páramo de Sonsón, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sonsón?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Sonsón

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