Huila district, Colombia

Places to visit near Timaná

Timaná is a town in Huila district, Colombia, home to about 8,203 people. Within 50 km by road there are 127 places to visit — 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 40 churches, 4 waterfalls and 17 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Alto de Las Piedras (37 km), Parque Arqueologico Alto de Los Idolos (44 km) and Parque Arqueológico de San Agustín (52 km).

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Timaná, Colombia
Timaná, Huila district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Timaná at a glance

Location
Huila district, Colombia
Population
about 8,203
Coordinates
1.9714° N, 75.9312° W
Places within 50 km
127 (2 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

Top places to visit near Timaná

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Timaná

56 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Timaná. The closest is Cuchilla Paramillo (9 km); the best-known is Alto Letras (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Timaná

47 churches within 100 km of Timaná. The closest is Catedral San Calixto (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Timaná

24 waterfalls within 100 km of Timaná. The closest is Salto de Bordones (33 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Timaná

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Timaná. The closest is Momentos (22 km); the best-known is Alto de Las Piedras (37 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Timaná

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Timaná. The closest is Cañon de Pericongo (14 km); the best-known is Parque Arqueologico Alto de Los Idolos (44 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Timaná

19 parks within 100 km of Timaná. The closest is Parque Villa de La Gaitana (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Timaná

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 104 km on the road.

  1. Start in Timaná
  2. 16 km Alto Letras · viewpoint, Huila
  3. 14 km Coliseo Cubierto de Pitalito · heritage site, Huila
  4. 28 km Parque Arqueologico Alto de Los Idolos · heritage site, Huila
  5. 9 km Alto de Las Piedras · nature spot, Huila
  6. 37 km Catedral San Calixto · church, Huila
  7. 0 km Back to Timaná

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    Within 15 km of Timaná

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Timaná by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2856Cuchilla Paramillo (9 km)
    Churches4047Catedral San Calixto (1 km)
    Waterfalls424Salto de Bordones (33 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1720Momentos (22 km)
    Forts & heritage919Cañon de Pericongo (14 km)
    Parks1719Parque Villa de La Gaitana (1 km)
    Other attractions610Torre (16 km)
    Museums35Jardín Mariano (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs15La Laguna De Guatipan (22 km)
    Caves14Cueva de Los Guacharos (49 km)
    Beaches & coast02Playa La Atalaya (66 km)
    Buddhist sites11Monjas Hermanas Mínimas (27 km)

    Timaná: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Timaná?

    Catedral San Calixto (church, about 1 km), Alto Letras (viewpoint, about 16 km), Alto de Las Piedras (nature spot, about 37 km), Parque Arqueologico Alto de Los Idolos (heritage site, about 44 km), Coliseo Cubierto de Pitalito (heritage site, about 24 km), Parque Villa de La Gaitana (park, about 1 km).

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

    127 places on Spotwander: 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 40 churches, 4 waterfalls, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Timaná?

    Cuchilla Paramillo, about 9 km by road; Alto Naranjal Timana Huila Colombia (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Timaná?

    Catedral San Calixto, about 1 km by road; Iglesia de Tobo (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Timaná?

    Salto de Bordones, about 33 km by road; Cascada Real (40 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Timaná?

    Start in Timaná, visit Alto Letras, then Coliseo Cubierto de Pitalito, then Parque Arqueologico Alto de Los Idolos, then Alto de Las Piedras, then Catedral San Calixto, and drive back — about 104 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Timaná?

    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.

    Towns near Timaná

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