Quindío district, Colombia

Places to visit near Ulloa

Ulloa is a town in Quindío district, Colombia, home to about 2,621 people. Within 50 km by road there are 150 places to visit — 71 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 waterfalls, 19 forts & heritage and 12 museums. The must-see places are Our Lady of Poverty (17 km), Parque Nacional de la Cultura Agropecuaria - PANACA (17 km) and Quimbaya Gold Museum (22 km).

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Ulloa, Colombia
Ulloa, Quindío district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ulloa at a glance

Location
Quindío district, Colombia
Population
about 2,621
Coordinates
4.7044° N, 75.7403° W
Places within 50 km
150 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Ulloa

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ulloa

139 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ulloa. The closest is Mirador de Byron (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Ulloa

48 waterfalls within 100 km of Ulloa. The closest is Two Waterfally (7 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Ulloa

35 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ulloa. The closest is Monumento de la Madre (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Ulloa

18 museums within 100 km of Ulloa. The closest is Museo Arte y Cultura Universal (12 km); the best-known is Quimbaya Gold Museum (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ulloa

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ulloa. The closest is Jardín Botánico (14 km); the best-known is Parque Nacional de la Cultura Agropecuaria - PANACA (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Ulloa

5 churches within 100 km of Ulloa. The closest is Our Lady of Poverty (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ulloa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 99 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ulloa
  2. 17 km Our Lady of Poverty · church, Risaralda
  3. 15 km Mirador de Byron · viewpoint, Quindío
  4. 21 km Quimbaya Gold Museum · museum, Quindío
  5. 17 km Parque del Café · park, Quindío
  6. 12 km Parque Nacional de la Cultura Agropecuaria - PANACA · nature spot, Quindío
  7. 17 km Back to Ulloa

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    All places near Ulloa by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ulloa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints71139Mirador de Byron (4 km)
    Waterfalls3248Two Waterfally (7 km)
    Forts & heritage1935Monumento de la Madre (12 km)
    Museums1218Museo Arte y Cultura Universal (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens610Jardín Botánico (14 km)
    Churches25Our Lady of Poverty (17 km)
    Other attractions25Wooden Entrance Gate (36 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Represa Comeguada (44 km)
    Parks23Parque del Café (24 km)
    Caves13Cueva de Refugio (49 km)
    Beaches & coast11Arenal (44 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Río Cauca (57 km)

    Ulloa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ulloa?

    Our Lady of Poverty (church, about 17 km), Parque Nacional de la Cultura Agropecuaria - PANACA (nature spot, about 17 km), Quimbaya Gold Museum (museum, about 22 km), Parque del Café (park, about 24 km), Mirador de Byron (viewpoint, about 4 km), Two Waterfally (waterfall, about 7 km).

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

    150 places on Spotwander: 71 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 waterfalls, 19 forts & heritage, 12 museums, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ulloa?

    Mirador de Byron, about 4 km by road; Colina Iluminada (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Ulloa?

    Two Waterfally, about 7 km by road; Cascada Los Micos (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ulloa?

    Monumento de la Madre, about 12 km by road; Bloque Cemento (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ulloa?

    Start in Ulloa, visit Our Lady of Poverty, then Mirador de Byron, then Quimbaya Gold Museum, then Parque del Café, then Parque Nacional de la Cultura Agropecuaria - PANACA, and drive back — about 99 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ulloa?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Ulloa

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