Boyacá district, Colombia

Places to visit near Tipacoque

Tipacoque is a town in Boyacá district, Colombia, home to about 1,036 people. Within 50 km by road there are 97 places to visit — 72 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 forts & heritage, 5 waterfalls and 3 museums. The must-see places are Vuelta al Cocuy (51 km), Ritacuba Blanco (56 km) and Parque Natural El Gallineral (63 km).

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Tipacoque, Colombia
Tipacoque, Boyacá district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Tipacoque at a glance

Location
Boyacá district, Colombia
Population
about 1,036
Coordinates
6.4203° N, 72.6918° W
Places within 50 km
97
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 Tipacoque

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tipacoque: 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 Tipacoque, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Tipacoque

184 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tipacoque. The closest is Alto El Pilon (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Tipacoque

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tipacoque. The closest is Casa Cural de Onzaga (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Tipacoque

18 waterfalls within 100 km of Tipacoque. The closest is Cascada El Chorro Vereda La Calera (4 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Tipacoque

11 museums within 100 km of Tipacoque. The closest is La Plazuela (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Tipacoque

9 caves within 100 km of Tipacoque. The closest is Cueva Brava (45 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tipacoque

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tipacoque. The closest is Laguna Sartaneja (44 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Tipacoque

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tipacoque
  2. 9 km Alto El Pilon · viewpoint, Boyacá
  3. 12 km Cascada La Chorrera De Capitanejo · waterfall, Santander
  4. 7 km Alto De Los Hayos · viewpoint, Santander
  5. 12 km Alto Paja Blanca · viewpoint, Boyacá
  6. 15 km Cascada El Chorro Vereda La Calera · waterfall, Boyacá
  7. 4 km Back to Tipacoque

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From travellers near Tipacoque

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How to reach Tipacoque

    All places near Tipacoque by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tipacoque by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints72184Alto El Pilon (9 km)
    Forts & heritage1537Casa Cural de Onzaga (20 km)
    Waterfalls518Cascada El Chorro Vereda La Calera (4 km)
    Museums311La Plazuela (20 km)
    Caves19Cueva Brava (45 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs17Laguna Sartaneja (44 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens04Parque Natural El Gallineral (63 km)
    Other attractions03Balneario Pescaderito (55 km)
    Beaches & coast03San Andrés (58 km)
    Churches02Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chinquinquirá (66 km)

    Tipacoque: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tipacoque?

    Cascada El Chorro Vereda La Calera (waterfall, about 4 km), Alto El Pilon (viewpoint, about 9 km), Alto De Los Hayos (viewpoint, about 11 km), Alto Paja Blanca (viewpoint, about 13 km), Cascada La Chorrera De Capitanejo (waterfall, about 15 km), Alto El Tobal (viewpoint, about 16 km).

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

    97 places on Spotwander: 72 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 forts & heritage, 5 waterfalls, 3 museums, 1 cave.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tipacoque?

    Alto El Pilon, about 9 km by road; Alto De Los Hayos (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tipacoque?

    Casa Cural de Onzaga, about 20 km by road; Monumento la Laguna (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Tipacoque?

    Cascada El Chorro Vereda La Calera, about 4 km by road; Cascada La Chorrera De Capitanejo (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tipacoque?

    Start in Tipacoque, visit Alto El Pilon, then Cascada La Chorrera De Capitanejo, then Alto De Los Hayos, then Alto Paja Blanca, then Cascada El Chorro Vereda La Calera, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tipacoque?

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

    Towns near Tipacoque

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