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Villamaría

Villamaría is a town in Caldas district, Colombia of about 35,302 people. Within 50 km by road there are 166 places to visit: 103 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 waterfalls and 19 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Catedral Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Manizales, Basílica Menor de la Inmaculada Concepción and Centro Histórico de Manizales.

5.0457° N, 75.5147° WPop. 35,302

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Within 30 km88 places
Within 50 km166
Must-see25
Notable253
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Villamaría

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:39 pm

36 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 Villamaría
  2. Cueva del Bambucave · 1 hrs
  3. Casa Amarillaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Alto Bonitoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. La Alhambraheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Museo Universidad de Caldasmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Villamaría
Today’s loopVillamaríaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Villamaría?

Catedral Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Manizales (church, about 3 km), Basílica Menor de la Inmaculada Concepción (church, about 3 km), Centro Histórico de Manizales (heritage site, about 3 km), Cascada Los Molinos (waterfall, about 1 km), Cerro Sancancio (viewpoint, about 3 km), Museo del Oro (museum, about 3 km).

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

166 places on Spotwander: 103 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 waterfalls, 19 forts & heritage, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 museums.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Villamaría?

Cerro Sancancio, about 3 km by road; Casa Amarilla (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Villamaría?

Cascada Los Molinos, about 1 km by road; Cascada el Salto de Los Dioses (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Villamaría?

Start in Villamaría, visit Cueva del Bambu, then Casa Amarilla, then Alto Bonito, then La Alhambra, then Museo Universidad de Caldas, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.