Nariño district, Colombia

Places to visit near Túquerres

Túquerres is a town in Nariño district, Colombia, home to about 20,184 people. Within 50 km by road there are 162 places to visit — 67 hill stations & viewpoints, 37 churches, 12 forts & heritage and 5 waterfalls. The must-see places are Azufral (14 km), Laguna Verde (15 km) and Santuario de Las Lajas (39 km).

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Túquerres, Colombia
Túquerres, Nariño district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Túquerres at a glance

Location
Nariño district, Colombia
Population
about 20,184
Coordinates
1.0865° N, 77.6186° W
Places within 50 km
162 (8 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 churches

Top places to visit near Túquerres

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

96 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Túquerres. The closest is La Orejuela, Tuquerres. Nariño (4 km); the best-known is Azufral (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Túquerres

38 churches within 100 km of Túquerres. The closest is Iglesia San Pedro Apóstol (1 km); the best-known is Santuario de Las Lajas (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Túquerres

25 forts & heritage within 100 km of Túquerres. The closest is Estatua Simón Bolívar (1 km); the best-known is Abdón Calderón (40 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Túquerres

22 waterfalls within 100 km of Túquerres. The closest is Cascada La Joaquina Sandoná Nariño (34 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Parks near Túquerres

17 parks within 100 km of Túquerres. The closest is Parque Bolívar (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Túquerres

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Túquerres. The closest is Municipio Sapuyes (12 km); the best-known is Santuario de Fauna y Flora Galeras (37 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Túquerres

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 98 km on the road.

  1. Start in Túquerres
  2. 14 km Azufral · viewpoint, Nariño
  3. 1 km Laguna Verde · lake, Nariño
  4. 17 km Alto Valvanera · viewpoint, Nariño
  5. 27 km Santuario de Las Lajas · church, Nariño
  6. 30 km Alto San Jorge · viewpoint, Nariño
  7. 9 km Back to Túquerres

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How to reach Túquerres

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    Within 15 km of Túquerres

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Túquerres by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints6796La Orejuela, Tuquerres. Nariño (4 km)
    Churches3738Iglesia San Pedro Apóstol (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1225Estatua Simón Bolívar (1 km)
    Waterfalls522Cascada La Joaquina Sandoná Nariño (34 km)
    Parks1717Parque Bolívar (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens913Municipio Sapuyes (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs411Laguna Verde (15 km)
    Museums57La Tulpa (30 km)
    Beaches & coast27Comfamiliar (22 km)
    Other attractions46Templo San José (1 km)
    Caves01Gruta Nuestra Señora de Lourdes (55 km)

    Túquerres: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Túquerres?

    Azufral (viewpoint, about 14 km), Laguna Verde (lake, about 15 km), Alto San Jorge (viewpoint, about 9 km), Alto Valvanera (viewpoint, about 15 km), Santuario de Las Lajas (church, about 39 km), Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana Benjamín Carrión - Núcleo Carchi (museum, about 40 km).

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

    162 places on Spotwander: 67 hill stations & viewpoints, 37 churches, 12 forts & heritage, 5 waterfalls, 17 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Túquerres?

    La Orejuela, Tuquerres. Nariño, about 4 km by road; Loma Quitasol (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Túquerres?

    Iglesia San Pedro Apóstol, about 1 km by road; Capilla Pinzón (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Túquerres?

    Estatua Simón Bolívar, about 1 km by road; Virgen (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Túquerres?

    Start in Túquerres, visit Azufral, then Laguna Verde, then Alto Valvanera, then Santuario de Las Lajas, then Alto San Jorge, and drive back — about 98 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Túquerres?

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

    Towns near Túquerres

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