Santander district, Colombia

Places to visit near Yondó

Yondó is a town in Santander district, Colombia, home to about 7,516 people. Within 50 km by road there are 102 places to visit — 43 churches, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 parks. The must-see places are Magdalena River Valley (11 km), Sogamoso Dam (70 km) and Parque Nacional Natural Serranía de Los Yariguíes (81 km).

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Yondó, Colombia
Yondó, Santander district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Yondó at a glance

Location
Santander district, Colombia
Population
about 7,516
Coordinates
7.0062° N, 73.9097° W
Places within 50 km
102 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Yondó

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Churches near Yondó

47 churches within 100 km of Yondó. The closest is Iglesia Mmm el Prado Yondó (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Yondó

30 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Yondó. The closest is Cienaga La Represa (3 km); the best-known is Ciénaga San Silvestre (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Yondó

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Yondó. The closest is Parque La Constitucion (9 km); the best-known is Magdalena River Valley (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Yondó

11 parks within 100 km of Yondó. The closest is Parque de Las Palomas (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Yondó

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Yondó. The closest is Casa Cural (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Yondó

7 beaches & coast within 100 km of Yondó. The closest is Playas De San Bernardo (12 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Yondó

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Yondó
  2. 9 km Casa Cural · heritage site, Santander
  3. 3 km Magdalena River Valley · viewpoint, Santander
  4. 1 km Agua La Cascada BCA · waterfall, Santander
  5. 6 km Ciénaga San Silvestre · lake, Santander
  6. 15 km Museo del Petroleo · museum, Santander
  7. 17 km Back to Yondó

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Yondó by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4347Iglesia Mmm el Prado Yondó (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1830Cienaga La Represa (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints519Parque La Constitucion (9 km)
    Parks1111Parque de Las Palomas (9 km)
    Forts & heritage57Casa Cural (9 km)
    Other attractions77Parque Uribe Uribe (9 km)
    Beaches & coast67Playas De San Bernardo (12 km)
    Museums35Cmdhm (11 km)
    Waterfalls14Agua La Cascada BCA (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34Reserva Natural de la Sociedad Civil La Esperanza (9 km)
    Caves04Cueva de Los Aviones (69 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Isla Pernambuco (54 km)

    Yondó: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Yondó?

    Magdalena River Valley (viewpoint, about 11 km), Casa Cural (heritage site, about 9 km), Agua La Cascada BCA (waterfall, about 12 km), Museo del Petroleo (museum, about 17 km), Ciénaga San Silvestre (lake, about 17 km), Ciénaga Zarzal (lake, about 21 km).

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

    102 places on Spotwander: 43 churches, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 parks, 5 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Yondó?

    Iglesia Mmm el Prado Yondó, about 1 km by road; Templo Católico al Sagrado Corazón de Jesús (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Yondó?

    Cienaga La Represa, about 3 km by road; Ciénaga La Cira (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Yondó?

    Parque La Constitucion, about 9 km by road; Magdalena River Valley (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Yondó?

    Start in Yondó, visit Casa Cural, then Magdalena River Valley, then Agua La Cascada BCA, then Ciénaga San Silvestre, then Museo del Petroleo, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Yondó?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Yondó

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