Place to visit
Cerro Rizado, Colombia: what it is and when to go
Cerro Rizado is a mountain in Colombia, at 2,420 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is December to February and June to August, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 12 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 25. 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
- Mountain in Colombia · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Colombia
- Elevation
- 2,420 m
- Best time
- December to February and June to August.
- Nearest airport
- SMR Santa Marta, 186 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 9.92153, -73.05141
What it is and where
Cerro Rizado is a mountain in Colombia, at 2,420 m above sea level. 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 9.92153, -73.05141; the nearest main airport is Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR, Santa Marta), 186 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 Cerro Rizado is December to February and June to August, and the season is short because it sits at 2,420 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBest time11:29
- FebBest time11:41
- MarPossible11:56
- AprPossible12:13
- MayPossible12:27
- JunBest time12:35
- JulBest time12:32
- AugBest time12:20
- SepPossible12:03
- OctPossible11:46
- NovPossible11:32
- DecBest time11:25
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 25. 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 Rizado 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
- Lomas de Puerto LópezHill in Colombia13 km
- Loma La EmbarcaMountain in Colombia15 km
- Serranía del PerijáMountains in Venezuela16 km
- Cuchilla GüipsaMountain in Colombia17 km
- Cuchilla de SerruchitosHill in Colombia18 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 Rizado?
It is a mountain 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 Rizado?
December to February and June to August, and it is worth checking carefully: at 2,420 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 12 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 25.
How do you get to Cerro Rizado?
The nearest main airport is Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR), 186 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 Lomas de Puerto López, Loma La Embarca, Serranía del Perijá. The rest is in the Colombia guide.
Keep reading
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- 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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