Magdalena district, Colombia

Places to visit near Suan

Suan is a town in Magdalena district, Colombia, home to about 10,381 people. Within 50 km by road there are 98 places to visit — 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 beaches & coast, 22 churches and 1 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Cartagena Botanical Garden "Guillermo Piñeres" (75 km), El Totumo (75 km) and Shakira Sculpture (83 km).

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Suan, Colombia
Suan, Magdalena district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Suan at a glance

Location
Magdalena district, Colombia
Population
about 10,381
Coordinates
10.3335° N, 74.8802° W
Places within 50 km
98
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Suan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Suan: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Suan

47 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Suan. The closest is Ciénaga Real (5 km); the best-known is Ciénaga La Isla (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Suan

42 beaches & coast within 100 km of Suan. The closest is Punta La Ceiba (9 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Suan

35 churches within 100 km of Suan. The closest is Iglesia (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Suan

33 forts & heritage within 100 km of Suan. The closest is Virgen (36 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Suan

29 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Suan. The closest is La Loma (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • La Loma · viewpoint · Magdalena · ~12 km
  • La Peña · viewpoint · Atlántico · ~40 km
  • Loma · viewpoint · Atlántico · ~18 km
  • Loma · viewpoint · Bolívar · ~23 km
  • Loma Cantara · viewpoint · Magdalena · ~25 km
  • Loma La Cristalina · viewpoint · Bolívar · ~27 km

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Museums near Suan

20 museums within 100 km of Suan. The closest is Puerto (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Suan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 68 km on the road.

  1. Start in Suan
  2. 21 km Ciénaga Manatí · lake, Atlántico
  3. 10 km Ciénaga Boquita · lake, Atlántico
  4. 3 km Ciénaga Pelota · lake, Atlántico
  5. 5 km Ciénaga La Isla · lake, Atlántico
  6. 17 km Puerto · museum, Magdalena
  7. 12 km Back to Suan

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From travellers near Suan

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How to reach Suan

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    Within 15 km of Suan

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Suan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2847Ciénaga Real (5 km)
    Beaches & coast542Punta La Ceiba (9 km)
    Churches2235Iglesia (1 km)
    Forts & heritage133Virgen (36 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2129La Loma (12 km)
    Museums320Puerto (12 km)
    Other attractions613Puerto de Chengue (12 km)
    Parks69Parque la Virgencita (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens59Ciénaga de Sabala (17 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Isla Martín Cabezas (38 km)

    Suan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Suan?

    Ciénaga La Isla (lake, about 7 km), Ciénaga Pelota (lake, about 11 km), Puerto (museum, about 12 km), Ciénaga Boquita (lake, about 14 km), Ciénaga Manatí (lake, about 21 km), Iglesia (church, about 1 km).

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

    98 places on Spotwander: 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 beaches & coast, 22 churches, 1 fort, 21 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Suan?

    Ciénaga Real, about 5 km by road; Ciénaga La Isla (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Suan?

    Punta La Ceiba, about 9 km by road; Punta Sevilla (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Suan?

    Iglesia, about 1 km by road; Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Suan?

    Start in Suan, visit Ciénaga Manatí, then Ciénaga Boquita, then Ciénaga Pelota, then Ciénaga La Isla, then Puerto, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Suan?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Suan

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