Place to visit
Cerro de Badillo, Colombia: what it is and when to go
Cerro de Badillo is a summit in Colombia (Valledupar). Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is December to February, June to August. In June there are 12 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 23. 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
- Summit · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Colombia
- Best time
- December to February, June to August.
- Nearest airport
- SMR Santa Marta, 130 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 10.66667, -73.13333
What it is and where
Cerro de Badillo is a summit in Colombia (Valledupar). 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.
It is in Valledupar, where this site lists 7 more places to see, 24 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 10.66667, -73.13333; the nearest main airport is Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR, Santa Marta), 130 km as the crow flies. How to get around Colombia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
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 Cerro de Badillo is December to February, June to August.
- JanBest time11:26
- FebBest time11:40
- MarPossible11:56
- AprPossible12:14
- MayPossible12:29
- JunBest time12:37
- JulBest time12:34
- AugBest time12:21
- SepPossible12:03
- OctPossible11:45
- NovPossible11:30
- DecBest time11:23
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 23. 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, June to August | March to May, September to November |
| Mountains | December to February, June to August | March to May, September to November |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Cerro de Badillo 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
- Loma de BoquineteSummit21 km
- Museo del AcordeonMuseum25 km
- Loma de LamederosSummit29 km
- Alto El CieloSummit32 km
- Cerro La EsperanzaSummit35 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Colombia guide.
More in Colombia: Nature
- Volcán Nevado del Ruiz: Volcano
- Galeras: Volcano
- Cerro El Venado: Summit
- Pico Cristóbal Colón: Summit
- Parque Nacional Natural Los Katíos: National park
- Nevado del Huila: Volcano
Every Colombia place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cerro de Badillo?
It is a summit 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 Cerro de Badillo?
December to February, June to August. In June there are 12 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 23.
How do you get to Cerro de Badillo?
The nearest main airport is Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR), 130 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 Loma de Boquinete, Museo del Acordeon, Loma de Lamederos. The rest is in the Colombia guide.
Keep reading
- Valledupar7 places to see in and around Valledupar, Colombia: Alto El Cielo, Cerro de Badillo, Cerro La Esperanza. Best time: December to February, June to August.
- Nature277 places for nature in Colombia, from Volcán Nevado del Ruiz to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December to February, June to August. Each with its own season b
- 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.
- Adónde viajarMarca lo que te apetece (montaña, playa, museos…) y los meses que tienes libres, y Kokai te dice a qué países ir y qué ver allí en esas fechas.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.