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Things to see in San Luis de Palenque (Colombia): 8 places and when to go
San Luis de Palenque is a town in Colombia, and this site lists 8 places in and around it, mainly Nature (7), Wildlife (6), History (1). 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 18 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 · 5.2896, -71.7472
- Places
- 8 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- December to February and June to August.
- Also possible
- March to May and September to November.
- Nearest airport
- BOG Bogota, 274 km as the crow flies
What to see in San Luis de Palenque
The places in and around San Luis de Palenque, 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.
- Finca Las BrisasProtected area5.2 km
- HaciendaSpanish word for an estate3.6 km
- Scenic viewpointHigh place where people can gather to view scenery15 km
- MonumentImposing structure created to commemorate a person or event, or used for that purpose10 km
- Nature reserveProtected area for flora, fauna or features of geological interest4.1 km
- Reserva Natural de la Sociedad Civil MatabravaProtected area12 km
- Reserva Natural El Encanto de GuanapaloProtected area866 m
- Vasquez & SociedadProtected area4.5 km
When to go to San Luis de Palenque
The best time to visit San Luis de Palenque 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 time11:43
- FebBest time11:50
- MarPossible11:58
- AprPossible12:07
- MayPossible12:14
- JunBest time12:18
- JulBest time12:17
- AugBest time12:10
- SepPossible12:02
- OctPossible11:53
- NovPossible11:45
- DecBest time11:42
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 18 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. In January, 8 of the 8 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 San Luis de Palenque
The nearest main airport is El Dorado International Airport (BOG, Bogota), 274 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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Other towns nearby
- Socorro, Santander8 places213 km
- Cajica5 places254 km
- Pamplona, Norte de Santander7 places255 km
- Bucaramanga8 places256 km
- Bogotá62 places270 km
- Cúcuta9 places305 km
And all of Colombia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in San Luis de Palenque?
In all, 8 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit San Luis de Palenque?
December to February and June to August; also possible: March to May and September to November. There are about 12 h 18 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to San Luis de Palenque?
The nearest main airport is El Dorado International Airport (BOG), 274 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with San Luis de Palenque as the destination and these 8 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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