# Things to see in Ocaña, Colombia (Colombia): 29 places and when to go

> Ocaña, Colombia is a town in Colombia with around 84,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 29 places in and around it, mainly Nature (26), Mountains (25), Wildlife (1). The best known are Los Estoraques Unique Natural Area, St. Anne's Cathedral, Ocaña and Antón García de Bonilla Museum. The best time to come is December to February and June to August; also possible: March to May and September to November. There are about 12 h 29 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/ocana/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Colombia · 8.2404, -73.35
- **Population:** About 84,000
- **Places:** 29 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/naturaleza/) (26) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/montana/) (25) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/fauna/) (1) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/espiritual/) (1) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/museos/) (1) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/historia/) (1)
- **Best time:** December to February and June to August.
- **Also possible:** March to May and September to November.
- **Nearest airport:** MDE Medellín, 325 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Alto de Los Pocitos, at 2,290 m.

## What to see in Ocaña, Colombia

The places in and around Ocaña, Colombia, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Los Estoraques Unique Natural Area](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/area-natural-unica-los-estoraques/): Protected area in Colombia · 11 km
- [St. Anne's Cathedral, Ocaña](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/catedral-de-santa-ana/): Church in Ocaña, Colombia · 772 m
- [Antón García de Bonilla Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/museo-anton-garcia-de-bonilla/): History museum in Ocaña, Colombia · 430 m
- [Alto Canutillo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/alto-canutillo/): Hill in Colombia · 26 km
- [Alto de Las Rojas](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/alto-de-las-rojas/): Hill in Colombia · 18 km
- [Alto de los Muertos](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/alto-de-los-muertos/): Hill in Colombia · 22 km
- [Alto de Los Pocitos](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/alto-de-los-pocitos/): Hill in Colombia · 30 km
- [Alto del Lucero](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/alto-del-lucero/): Hill in Colombia · 14 km
- [Alto El Buey](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/alto-el-buey/): Hill in Colombia · 24 km
- [Alto El Rosario](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/alto-el-rosario/): Hill in Colombia · 28 km
- [Alto Guarumal](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/alto-guarumal/): Hill in Colombia · 15 km
- [Alto La Cruz](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/alto-la-cruz/): Hill in Norte de Santander Department, Colombia · 18 km
- [Alto Las Cruces](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/alto-las-cruces/): Hill in Norte de Santander Department, Colombia · 15 km
- [Alto Matarredonda](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/alto-matarredonda/): Hill in Colombia · 15 km
- [Alto Ramírez](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/alto-ramirez/): Hill in Colombia · 21 km
- [Alto San Miguel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/alto-san-miguel/): Hill in Norte de Santander Department, Colombia · 24 km
- [Alto Tospecio](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/alto-tospecio/): Hill in Colombia · 17 km
- [Cerro Cristales](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/cerro-cristales/): Hill in Norte de Santander Department, Colombia · 9.7 km
- [Cerro La Virgen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/cerro-la-virgen/): Hill in Colombia · 25 km
- [Cerro Los Flores](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/cerro-los-flores/): Hill in Colombia · 17 km
- [Cerro Malpaso](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/cerro-malpaso/): Hill in Colombia · 21 km
- [Cerro Mina](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/cerro-mina/): Hill in Colombia · 22 km
- [Cerro Moñino](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/cerro-monino/): Hill in Colombia · 17 km
- [Cerro Toledo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/cerro-toledo/): Hill in Colombia · 17 km

And the other 5, by what you come to do:

- **History**: [Columna de la Libertad de los Esclavos](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/columna-de-la-libertad-de-los-esclavos/)
- **Nature**: [Cuchilla La Esperanza](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/cuchilla-la-esperanza/), [Filo de Las Pileras](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/filo-de-las-pileras/), [Filo Santo Domingo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/filo-santo-domingo/), [Morro El Robal](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/morro-el-robal/)

## When to go to Ocaña, Colombia

The best time to visit Ocaña, Colombia is **December to February and June to August**; also possible: March to May and September to November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Best time | 11 h 34 |
| February | Best time | 11 h 44 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 57 |
| April | Possible | 12 h 11 |
| May | Possible | 12 h 23 |
| June | Best time | 12 h 29 |
| July | Best time | 12 h 26 |
| August | Best time | 12 h 16 |
| September | Possible | 12 h 03 |
| October | Possible | 11 h 49 |
| November | Possible | 11 h 37 |
| December | Best time | 11 h 31 |

There are about 12 h 29 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. In January, 29 of the 29 places are at their best.

When to go to Colombia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Ocaña, Colombia

The nearest main airport is Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE, Medellín), 325 km as the crow flies. How to get around Colombia (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=8.2404%2C-73.35)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=8.2404%2C-73.35)

## Other towns nearby

- [Cúcuta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/cucuta/): 9 places · 98 km
- [Pamplona, Norte de Santander](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/pamplona/): 7 places · 121 km
- [Bucaramanga](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/bucaramanga/): 8 places · 126 km
- [Socorro, Santander](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/socorro/): 8 places · 198 km
- [Valledupar](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/valledupar/): 7 places · 250 km
- [Bello, Antioquia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/bello/): 10 places · 325 km

And all of Colombia, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Ocaña, Colombia?

The best known: [Los Estoraques Unique Natural Area](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/area-natural-unica-los-estoraques/), [St. Anne's Cathedral, Ocaña](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/catedral-de-santa-ana/), [Antón García de Bonilla Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/museo-anton-garcia-de-bonilla/), [Alto Canutillo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/alto-canutillo/), [Alto de Las Rojas](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/alto-de-las-rojas/). In all, 29 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Ocaña, Colombia?

December to February and June to August; also possible: March to May and September to November. There are about 12 h 29 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.

### How do you get to Ocaña, Colombia?

The nearest main airport is Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE), 325 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=8.2404%2C-73.35) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Ocaña, Colombia as the destination and these 29 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).