Place to visit
Alto El Paramillo, Colombia: what it is and when to go
Alto El Paramillo is a hill in Colombia. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is December to February and June to August. In June there are 12 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 30. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Colombia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Hill in Colombia · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Colombia
- Best time
- December to February and June to August.
- Nearest airport
- SMR Santa Marta, 288 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 8.65972, -73.40528
What it is and where
Alto El Paramillo is a hill in Colombia. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Colombia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 8.65972, -73.40528; the nearest main airport is Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR, Santa Marta), 288 km as the crow flies. How to get around Colombia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Colombia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Alto El Paramillo is December to February and June to August.
- JanBest time11:33
- FebBest time11:44
- MarPossible11:57
- AprPossible12:12
- MayPossible12:24
- JunBest time12:30
- JulBest time12:28
- AugBest time12:17
- SepPossible12:03
- OctPossible11:48
- NovPossible11:36
- DecBest time11:30
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 30. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | December to February and June to August | March to May and September to November |
| Mountains | December to February and June to August | March to May and September to November |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Alto El Paramillo has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Colombia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Colombia
To enter Colombia there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid passport and onward ticket”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Colombia checklist. Currency: Colombian peso (COP); plugs: Type A and B · 110 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 123 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Cerro MaicitoHill in Colombia11 km
- Cerro RampachoHill in Colombia17 km
- Alto El RosarioHill in Colombia27 km
- Alto RamírezHill in Colombia30 km
- Alto de los MuertosHill in Colombia31 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Colombia guide.
More in Colombia: Nature
- Nevado del Ruiz: volcanic mountain in Colombia
- Galeras: volcanic mountain in Colombia
- Yopal: capital of the Colombian department of Casanare
- Pico Cristóbal Colón: mountain in Colombia
- Los Katíos National Park: national park in Colombia
- Nevado del Huila: second highest mountain in Colombia
Every Colombia place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Alto El Paramillo?
It is a hill in Colombia. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Colombia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Alto El Paramillo?
December to February and June to August. In June there are 12 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 30.
How do you get to Alto El Paramillo?
The nearest main airport is Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR), 288 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Colombia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Colombia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Cerro Maicito, Cerro Rampacho, Alto El Rosario. The rest is in the Colombia guide.
Keep reading
- Nature277 places for nature in Colombia, from Nevado del Ruiz to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December to February and June to August. Each with its own season by al
- ColombiaBefore travelling to Colombia: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism for up to 90 days, extendable to 180 per year.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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