Boyacá district, Colombia

Places to visit near Toca

Toca is a town in Boyacá district, Colombia, home to about 3,946 people. Within 50 km by road there are 179 places to visit — 75 hill stations & viewpoints, 47 forts & heritage, 14 waterfalls and 16 museums. The must-see places are Monasterio de San Agustín (24 km), Convento Santa Clara La Real (25 km) and Hunzahúa Well (26 km).

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

Toca at a glance

Location
Boyacá district, Colombia
Population
about 3,946
Coordinates
5.5639° N, 73.1840° W
Places within 50 km
179 (11 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 Toca

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Toca: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Toca

120 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Toca. The closest is Alto San Juan (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Toca

55 forts & heritage within 100 km of Toca. The closest is Bohío (24 km); the best-known is Hunzahúa Well (26 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Toca

39 waterfalls within 100 km of Toca. The closest is Grutas y Cascadas Tunja (25 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Toca

18 museums within 100 km of Toca. The closest is Monasterio de San Agustín (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Toca

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Toca. The closest is Laguna Pozo de Los Patos (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Toca

9 churches within 100 km of Toca. The closest is Iglesia Las Nieves (El Señor de la Columna) (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Toca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 62 km on the road.

  1. Start in Toca
  2. 5 km Alto San Juan · viewpoint, Boyacá
  3. 29 km Convento Santa Clara La Real · museum, Boyacá
  4. 1 km Hunzahúa Well · heritage site, Boyacá
  5. 1 km Cojines del Zaque · heritage site, Boyacá
  6. 2 km Monasterio de San Agustín · museum, Boyacá
  7. 24 km Back to Toca

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How to reach Toca

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Toca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints75120Alto San Juan (5 km)
    Forts & heritage4755Bohío (24 km)
    Waterfalls1439Grutas y Cascadas Tunja (25 km)
    Museums1618Monasterio de San Agustín (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs714Laguna Pozo de Los Patos (11 km)
    Churches79Iglesia Las Nieves (El Señor de la Columna) (24 km)
    Caves48La Piedra del Viejo (Leyenda) (12 km)
    Other attractions45Bus Terminal (23 km)
    Beaches & coast13Playa Blanca (31 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves33Isla Santa Helena (36 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Reserva Forestal Nacimiento Río Bogotá (69 km)
    Parks11Parque Pinzón (25 km)

    Toca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Toca?

    Monasterio de San Agustín (museum, about 24 km), Convento Santa Clara La Real (museum, about 25 km), Alto San Juan (viewpoint, about 5 km), Hunzahúa Well (heritage site, about 26 km), Cojines del Zaque (heritage site, about 26 km), Alto Ollitas (viewpoint, about 7 km).

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

    179 places on Spotwander: 75 hill stations & viewpoints, 47 forts & heritage, 14 waterfalls, 16 museums, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Toca?

    Alto San Juan, about 5 km by road; Alto Ollitas (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Toca?

    Bohío, about 24 km by road; Templo de Goranchacha (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Toca?

    Grutas y Cascadas Tunja, about 25 km by road; Cascadas de El Infiernito (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Toca?

    Start in Toca, visit Alto San Juan, then Convento Santa Clara La Real, then Hunzahúa Well, then Cojines del Zaque, then Monasterio de San Agustín, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Toca?

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

    Towns near Toca

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