Boyacá district, Colombia

Places to visit near Tunja

Tunja is a city in Boyacá district, Colombia, home to about 117,479 people. Within 50 km by road there are 146 places to visit — 64 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 forts & heritage, 20 waterfalls and 13 museums. The must-see places are Hunzahúa Well (1 km), Cojines del Zaque (1 km) and Monasterio de San Agustín (1 km).

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

Tunja at a glance

Location
Boyacá district, Colombia
Population
about 117,479
Coordinates
5.5353° N, 73.3678° W
Places within 50 km
146 (6 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 Tunja

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tunja: 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 Tunja

112 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tunja. The closest is Alto Muerto (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Tunja

59 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tunja. The closest is Hunzahúa Well (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Tunja

41 waterfalls within 100 km of Tunja. The closest is Grutas y Cascadas Tunja (2 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Tunja

18 museums within 100 km of Tunja. The closest is Casa Cultural Gustavo Rojas Pinilla (1 km); the best-known is Monasterio de San Agustín (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tunja

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tunja. The closest is Laguna Pozo de Los Patos (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Tunja

9 churches within 100 km of Tunja. The closest is Templo del Topo (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Tunja

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tunja
  2. 1 km Cojines del Zaque · heritage site, Boyacá
  3. 2 km Monasterio de San Agustín · museum, Boyacá
  4. 1 km Convento Santa Clara La Real · museum, Boyacá
  5. 1 km Hunzahúa Well · heritage site, Boyacá
  6. 1 km La Pila del Mono · heritage site, Boyacá
  7. 0 km Back to Tunja

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From travellers near Tunja

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How to reach Tunja

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    Within 15 km of Tunja

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tunja by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints64112Alto Muerto (8 km)
    Forts & heritage2959Hunzahúa Well (1 km)
    Waterfalls2041Grutas y Cascadas Tunja (2 km)
    Museums1318Casa Cultural Gustavo Rojas Pinilla (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs414Laguna Pozo de Los Patos (27 km)
    Churches79Templo del Topo (1 km)
    Caves29La Piedra del Viejo (Leyenda) (15 km)
    Other attractions55Bolivar Plaza (1 km)
    Beaches & coast04Playa Blanca (56 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Isla Santa Helena (62 km)
    Parks11Parque Pinzón (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Reserva Forestal Nacimiento Río Bogotá (50 km)

    Tunja: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tunja?

    Hunzahúa Well (heritage site, about 1 km), Cojines del Zaque (heritage site, about 1 km), Monasterio de San Agustín (museum, about 1 km), Convento Santa Clara La Real (museum, about 1 km), La Pila del Mono (heritage site, about 1 km), Bosque de la República (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    146 places on Spotwander: 64 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 forts & heritage, 20 waterfalls, 13 museums, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tunja?

    Alto Muerto, about 8 km by road; Alto De Calicantro (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tunja?

    Hunzahúa Well, about 1 km by road; La Pila del Mono (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Tunja?

    Grutas y Cascadas Tunja, about 2 km by road; Cascadas de El Infiernito (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tunja?

    Start in Tunja, visit Cojines del Zaque, then Monasterio de San Agustín, then Convento Santa Clara La Real, then Hunzahúa Well, then La Pila del Mono, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tunja?

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

    Towns near Tunja

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