Place to visit
Cerro Gallinetas, Colombia: what it is and when to go
Cerro Gallinetas is a hill in Colombia. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is December to February and June to August. There are about 12 h 28 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. 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, 356 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 8.2, -72.9
What it is and where
Cerro Gallinetas 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 8.2, -72.9; the nearest main airport is Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR, Santa Marta), 356 km as the crow flies. How to get around Colombia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
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 Gallinetas is December to February and June to August.
- JanBest time11:34
- FebBest time11:44
- MarPossible11:57
- AprPossible12:11
- MayPossible12:22
- JunBest time12:28
- JulBest time12:26
- AugBest time12:16
- SepPossible12:03
- OctPossible11:49
- NovPossible11:37
- DecBest time11:32
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 28 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. 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: Cerro Gallinetas 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 PanchoHill in Colombia9.0 km
- Alto de las VentanasHill in Norte de Santander Department, Colombia9.4 km
- Cerro GualíMountain in Colombia14 km
- Alto del PozoHill in Colombia20 km
- Alto de Los PocitosHill in Colombia20 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 Cerro Gallinetas?
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 Cerro Gallinetas?
December to February and June to August. There are about 12 h 28 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Cerro Gallinetas?
The nearest main airport is Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR), 356 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 Pancho, Alto de las Ventanas, Cerro Gualí. 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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