Cundinamarca district, Colombia

Places to visit near Tocaima

Tocaima is a town in Cundinamarca district, Colombia, home to about 10,235 people. Within 50 km by road there are 88 places to visit — 43 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 forts & heritage, 4 museums and 15 waterfalls. The must-see places are Tequendama Falls (50 km), Archeological Museum of Pasca (51 km) and Tequendama (51 km).

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Tocaima, Colombia
Tocaima, Cundinamarca district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Tocaima at a glance

Location
Cundinamarca district, Colombia
Population
about 10,235
Coordinates
4.4582° N, 74.6343° W
Places within 50 km
88 (1 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 Tocaima

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tocaima

104 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tocaima. The closest is Alto de Ima (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Tocaima

55 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tocaima. The closest is Monumento A Los Héroes del Sumapaz (32 km); the best-known is Tequendama (51 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Tocaima

24 museums within 100 km of Tocaima. The closest is Museo Médico de la Lepra (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Tocaima

23 waterfalls within 100 km of Tocaima. The closest is La Ruidosa (23 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tocaima

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tocaima. The closest is Zoológico Santacruz (45 km); the best-known is La Isla (62 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Tocaima

10 parks within 100 km of Tocaima. The closest is Alameda Chucuita (61 km); the best-known is Mundo Aventura (73 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Tocaima

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tocaima
  2. 12 km Alto De Llanos · viewpoint, Cundinamarca
  3. 7 km Alto De La Viga · viewpoint, Cundinamarca
  4. 9 km Alto de Ima · viewpoint, Cundinamarca
  5. 15 km Alto Pan De Azucar · viewpoint, Cundinamarca
  6. 3 km Alto La Cumbre · viewpoint, Cundinamarca
  7. 8 km Back to Tocaima

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tocaima by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints43104Alto de Ima (6 km)
    Forts & heritage2155Monumento A Los Héroes del Sumapaz (32 km)
    Museums424Museo Médico de la Lepra (12 km)
    Waterfalls1523La Ruidosa (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens116Zoológico Santacruz (45 km)
    Parks010Alameda Chucuita (61 km)
    Churches08Iglesia Santiago Apóstol (74 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs16Rio Magdalena (28 km)
    Beaches & coast15Isla La Margarita (42 km)
    Caves24Cueva del Mohán (24 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Misión Carismática Internacional Sede Mosquera (67 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Rio Bogotá (56 km)
    Other attractions02TransMiCable Cable Car (70 km)

    Tocaima: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tocaima?

    Alto de Ima (viewpoint, about 6 km), Alto La Cumbre (viewpoint, about 8 km), Alto Pan De Azucar (viewpoint, about 10 km), Alto De La Viga (viewpoint, about 12 km), Alto De Llanos (viewpoint, about 12 km), Museo Médico de la Lepra (museum, about 12 km).

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

    88 places on Spotwander: 43 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 forts & heritage, 4 museums, 15 waterfalls, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tocaima?

    Alto de Ima, about 6 km by road; Alto La Cumbre (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tocaima?

    Monumento A Los Héroes del Sumapaz, about 32 km by road; El León (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Tocaima?

    Museo Médico de la Lepra, about 12 km by road; Fundación Oreste Sindici (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tocaima?

    Start in Tocaima, visit Alto De Llanos, then Alto De La Viga, then Alto de Ima, then Alto Pan De Azucar, then Alto La Cumbre, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tocaima?

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

    Towns near Tocaima

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