La Guajira district, Colombia

Places to visit near Uribia

Uribia is a town in La Guajira district, Colombia, home to about 7,519 people. Within 50 km by road there are 51 places to visit — 9 beaches & coast, 1 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 churches and 7 parks. The must-see places are Mezquita de Omar Ibn Al-Jattab (47 km), Cabo de la Vela (69 km) and La Raya Beach (83 km).

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Uribia at a glance

Location
La Guajira district, Colombia
Population
about 7,519
Coordinates
11.7150° N, 72.2659° W
Places within 50 km
51 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Uribia

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Beaches & coast near Uribia

54 beaches & coast within 100 km of Uribia. The closest is Salina de Umakaha (25 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Uribia

40 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Uribia. The closest is Cerro La Teta (39 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Uribia

34 churches within 100 km of Uribia. The closest is Parroquia Inmaculada Concepción (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Uribia

25 parks within 100 km of Uribia. The closest is Parque Los Fundadores (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Uribia

22 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Uribia. The closest is LAGUNA DE KUISa (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Uribia

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Uribia. The closest is Monumento Mujer Wayúu (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Uribia

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 181 km on the road.

  1. Start in Uribia
  2. 1 km Monumento Mujer Wayúu · heritage site, La Guajira
  3. 47 km Mezquita de Omar Ibn Al-Jattab · mosque or dargah, La Guajira
  4. 66 km Salinas de Manaure · beach, La Guajira
  5. 11 km Museo de la Sal Ichi · museum, La Guajira
  6. 31 km Salina de Umakaha · beach, La Guajira
  7. 25 km Back to Uribia

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Uribia by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast954Salina de Umakaha (25 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints140Cerro La Teta (39 km)
    Churches1834Parroquia Inmaculada Concepción (1 km)
    Parks725Parque Los Fundadores (1 km)
    Other attractions624Estatua del Indio (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs622LAGUNA DE KUISa (1 km)
    Forts & heritage17Monumento Mujer Wayúu (1 km)
    Museums13Museo de la Sal Ichi (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Musichi (37 km)
    Waterfalls02Tane (72 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Mezquita de Omar Ibn Al-Jattab (47 km)
    Caves01Cueva del Diablo (72 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Cayo El Morro (69 km)
    Buddhist sites01Hermanos Menores Capuchinos (90 km)

    Uribia: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Uribia?

    Monumento Mujer Wayúu (heritage site, about 1 km), Salina de Umakaha (beach, about 25 km), Museo de la Sal Ichi (museum, about 25 km), Parroquia Inmaculada Concepción (church, about 1 km), LAGUNA DE KUISa (lake, about 1 km), Estatua del Indio (attraction, about 1 km).

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

    51 places on Spotwander: 9 beaches & coast, 1 viewpoint, 18 churches, 7 parks, 6 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest beach to Uribia?

    Salina de Umakaha, about 25 km by road; Playas De Manaure, Guajira (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Uribia?

    Cerro La Teta, about 39 km by road; Loma Mochó (51 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Uribia?

    Parroquia Inmaculada Concepción, about 1 km by road; Iglesia Adventista Camino A Cristo (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Uribia?

    Start in Uribia, visit Monumento Mujer Wayúu, then Mezquita de Omar Ibn Al-Jattab, then Salinas de Manaure, then Museo de la Sal Ichi, then Salina de Umakaha, and drive back — about 181 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Uribia?

    October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Uribia

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