Antioquia district, Colombia

Places to visit near Tarso

Tarso is a town in Antioquia district, Colombia, home to about 2,700 people. Within 50 km by road there are 95 places to visit — 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 waterfalls, 3 museums and 6 churches. The must-see places are Cerro Tusa (16 km), Cerro San Nicolás (36 km) and Basílica Menor La Inmaculada Concepción (37 km).

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

Tarso at a glance

Location
Antioquia district, Colombia
Population
about 2,700
Coordinates
5.8647° N, 75.8219° W
Places within 50 km
95 (4 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 museums and churches

Top places to visit near Tarso

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tarso

121 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tarso. The closest is Alto Del Morron (7 km); the best-known is Cerro Tusa (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Tarso

48 waterfalls within 100 km of Tarso. The closest is Cascada de Los Monos (6 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Tarso

23 museums within 100 km of Tarso. The closest is Museo de Arte Religioso (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Tarso

23 churches within 100 km of Tarso. The closest is Iglesia De San José (18 km); the best-known is Basílica Menor La Inmaculada Concepción (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Tarso

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tarso. The closest is Casa Caida (46 km); the best-known is Monumento A Guillermo Gaviria y Gilberto Echeverri (63 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Tarso

6 caves within 100 km of Tarso. The closest is Cueva El Cura (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Tarso

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 58 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tarso
  2. 7 km Alto Del Morron · viewpoint, Antioquia
  3. 7 km Cascada de Los Monos · waterfall, Antioquia
  4. 3 km Salto Los Gulungos · waterfall, Antioquia
  5. 12 km Playón del Rio · beach, Antioquia
  6. 13 km Cerro Tusa · viewpoint, Antioquia
  7. 16 km Back to Tarso

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How to reach Tarso

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tarso by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints48121Alto Del Morron (7 km)
    Waterfalls3048Cascada de Los Monos (6 km)
    Museums323Museo de Arte Religioso (11 km)
    Churches623Iglesia De San José (18 km)
    Forts & heritage314Casa Caida (46 km)
    Caves46Cueva El Cura (29 km)
    Other attractions06South terminal/Terminal Sur (59 km)
    Parks06Parque del Artista (53 km)
    Beaches & coast15Playón del Rio (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Plaza Botero (64 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02La Fe (56 km)

    Tarso: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tarso?

    Cerro Tusa (viewpoint, about 16 km), Cascada de Los Monos (waterfall, about 6 km), Alto Del Morron (viewpoint, about 7 km), Salto Los Gulungos (waterfall, about 9 km), Playón del Rio (beach, about 9 km), Salto Cedrón (waterfall, about 9 km).

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

    95 places on Spotwander: 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 waterfalls, 3 museums, 6 churches, 3 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tarso?

    Alto Del Morron, about 7 km by road; Alto de la Siberia (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Tarso?

    Cascada de Los Monos, about 6 km by road; Salto Los Gulungos (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Tarso?

    Museo de Arte Religioso, about 11 km by road; Camino A Cerro Tusa (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tarso?

    Start in Tarso, visit Alto Del Morron, then Cascada de Los Monos, then Salto Los Gulungos, then Playón del Rio, then Cerro Tusa, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tarso?

    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 museums and churches.

    Towns near Tarso

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