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Things to see in Pamplona, Norte de Santander (Colombia): 7 places and when to go
Pamplona, Norte de Santander is a town in Colombia with around 54,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 7 places in and around it, mainly Nature (5), Mountains (4), Museums and art (2). The best known are Pamplona Colonial House Museum, Cerro El Cristo and Cerro La Libertad. 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 26 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.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Colombia · 7.3904, -72.66
- Population
- About 54,000
- Places
- 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (5) · Mountains (4) · Museums and art (2) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- December to February and June to August.
- Also possible
- March to May and September to November.
- Nearest airport
- MDE Medellín, 335 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Cerro El Cristo, at 3,565 m.
What to see in Pamplona, Norte de Santander
The places in and around Pamplona, Norte de Santander, 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.
- Pamplona Colonial House MuseumHistory museum in Pamplona, Colombia1.7 km
- Cerro El CristoMountain in Venezuela; GeoNames ID = 379509730 km
- Cerro La LibertadMountain in Venezuela29 km
- Loma CordilleraMountain in Colombia29 km
- Loma de Buena VistaHill in Colombia22 km
- Museo de Arte Moderno Ramírez VillamizarMuseum2.0 km
- Parque Natural Regional SisavitaProtected area21 km
When to go to Pamplona, Norte de Santander
The best time to visit Pamplona, Norte de Santander 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.
- JanBest time11:37
- FebBest time11:46
- MarPossible11:57
- AprPossible12:10
- MayPossible12:20
- JunBest time12:26
- JulBest time12:23
- AugBest time12:15
- SepPossible12:02
- OctPossible11:50
- NovPossible11:39
- DecBest time11:34
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 26 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. In January, 7 of the 7 places are at their best.
When to go to Colombia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Pamplona, Norte de Santander
The nearest main airport is Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE, Medellín), 335 km as the crow flies. How to get around Colombia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Colombia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Pamplona, Norte de Santander?
The best known: Pamplona Colonial House Museum, Cerro El Cristo, Cerro La Libertad, Loma Cordillera, Loma de Buena Vista. In all, 7 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Pamplona, Norte de Santander?
December to February and June to August; also possible: March to May and September to November. There are about 12 h 26 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Pamplona, Norte de Santander?
The nearest main airport is Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE), 335 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Pamplona, Norte de Santander as the destination and these 7 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.
Keep reading
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