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Vetas

Vetas is a town in Santander district, Colombia of about 1,210 people. Within 50 km by road there are 72 places to visit: 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 forts & heritage and 14 waterfalls. The must-see places are Torre de Controlación Aérea El Picacho, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nueva Pamplona and Acuaparque Nacional del Chicamocha.

7.3091° N, 72.8712° WPop. 1,210

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Within 30 km25 places
Within 50 km72
Must-see10
Notable240
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Vetas

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:02 pm

81 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Vetas
  2. Alto El Viejoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Paramoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Mirador Lagunas Negrasviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Torre de Controlación Aérea El Picachoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Camino Verdeviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Vetas
Today’s loopVetasStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Vetas?

Paramo (viewpoint, about 5 km), Mirador Lagunas Negras (viewpoint, about 6 km), Saturban Canyon (viewpoint, about 6 km), Boqueron De La Garganta (viewpoint, about 6 km), Alto El Viejo (viewpoint, about 9 km), Camino Verde (viewpoint, about 10 km).

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

72 places on Spotwander: 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 forts & heritage, 14 waterfalls, 14 museums, 1 cave.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Vetas?

Paramo, about 5 km by road; Mirador Lagunas Negras (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Vetas?

Casa Cural, about 17 km by road; Casa Cural (28 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Vetas?

Start in Vetas, visit Alto El Viejo, then Paramo, then Mirador Lagunas Negras, then Torre de Controlación Aérea El Picacho, then Camino Verde, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.