Santander district, Colombia

Places to visit near Suratá

Suratá is a town in Santander district, Colombia, home to about 806 people. Within 50 km by road there are 83 places to visit — 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 forts & heritage, 13 waterfalls and 14 museums. The must-see places are Torre de Controlación Aérea El Picacho (36 km), Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nueva Pamplona (46 km) and Sogamoso Dam (69 km).

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Suratá, Colombia
Suratá, Santander district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Suratá at a glance

Location
Santander district, Colombia
Population
about 806
Coordinates
7.3663° N, 72.9836° W
Places within 50 km
83 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Suratá

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Suratá: 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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Things to see near Suratá, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Suratá

117 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Suratá. The closest is La Cantera (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Suratá

34 forts & heritage within 100 km of Suratá. The closest is Casa Cural (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Suratá

29 waterfalls within 100 km of Suratá. The closest is Los Alpes Tona (25 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Suratá

21 museums within 100 km of Suratá. The closest is (UIS) Museo de Historia Natural (37 km); the best-known is Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nueva Pamplona (46 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Suratá

8 caves within 100 km of Suratá. The closest is Cueva El Indio y La India (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Suratá

6 churches within 100 km of Suratá. The closest is Parroquia de Cristo Resucitado (43 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Suratá

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 110 km on the road.

  1. Start in Suratá
  2. 14 km Casa Cural · heritage site, Santander
  3. 16 km Parque Natural Regional Páramo de Santurbán · nature spot, Santander
  4. 2 km La Cantera · viewpoint, Santander
  5. 40 km Torre de Controlación Aérea El Picacho · viewpoint, Santander
  6. 27 km Cueva El Indio y La India · cave, Santander
  7. 11 km Back to Suratá

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Suratá by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints36117La Cantera (13 km)
    Forts & heritage1134Casa Cural (14 km)
    Waterfalls1329Los Alpes Tona (25 km)
    Museums1421(UIS) Museo de Historia Natural (37 km)
    Caves18Cueva El Indio y La India (11 km)
    Churches26Parroquia de Cristo Resucitado (43 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens45Parque Natural Regional Páramo de Santurbán (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Laguna Romeral (65 km)
    Beaches & coast14Playa Malecón (49 km)
    Other attractions12Palonegro Airport (43 km)
    Parks01Santander Park (98 km)

    Suratá: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Suratá?

    Cueva El Indio y La India (cave, about 11 km), Parque Natural Regional Páramo de Santurbán (nature spot, about 12 km), La Cantera (viewpoint, about 13 km), Casa Cural (heritage site, about 14 km), Torre de Controlación Aérea El Picacho (viewpoint, about 36 km), Cerro de Santurbán (viewpoint, about 19 km).

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

    83 places on Spotwander: 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 forts & heritage, 13 waterfalls, 14 museums, 1 cave.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Suratá?

    La Cantera, about 13 km by road; Cerro de Santurbán (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Suratá?

    Casa Cural, about 14 km by road; Casa Cural (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Suratá?

    Los Alpes Tona, about 25 km by road; Cascada Gemelas (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Suratá?

    Start in Suratá, visit Casa Cural, then Parque Natural Regional Páramo de Santurbán, then La Cantera, then Torre de Controlación Aérea El Picacho, then Cueva El Indio y La India, and drive back — about 110 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Suratá?

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

    Towns near Suratá

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