La Leonera

Know before you go

Practical things to prepare for a trip to La Leonera.

• At 3891 m elevation the air is thin and nights turn cold — pack warm layers and pace yourself.

Location

Where La Leonera sits on the map and how to get there.

Nearby cities & towns

Towns and cities closest to La Leonera — browse campsites near each.

• Libano, CO · 23 km
• Padua, CO · 32 km
• Villamaria, CO · 34 km
• Manizales, CO · 34 km
• Lerida, CO · 39 km

What’s nearby

Shops, drinking water, fuel and attractions within reach of the site.

🏞️ Attractions

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Cuchilla La Cabaña (4,406 m)Summits & peaks2.9 km · ~8 min driveDirections ↗

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Ecoparque Nevado del RuízParks & play5.7 km · ~10 min driveDirections ↗

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Alto La Llorona (4,026 m)Summits & peaks12 km · ~16 min driveDirections ↗

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Alto La Piraña (4,595 m)Summits & peaks13.7 km · ~18 min driveDirections ↗

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parque principalParks & play14.8 km · ~19 min driveDirections ↗

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Cascada El SilencioWaterfalls15 km · ~20 min driveDirections ↗

Mirador del RuizAttractions

Nevado del Ruiz (Spanish pronunciation: [neˈβaðo ðel ˈrwis]), also known as La Mesa de Herveo (English: Mesa of Herveo, the name of the nearby town) is a volcano on the border of the departments of Caldas and Tolima in Colombia, being the highest point of both. It is located about 130 km (81 mi) west of the capital city Bogotá. It is a stratovolcano composed of many layers of lava alternating with

22 km · ~25 min driveDirections ↗

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Río GualíWaterfalls26.7 km · ~30 min driveDirections ↗

Weather

Current conditions and the forecast to help you plan your trip.

Best time to visit

Typical monthly temperature and rainfall at La Leonera.

Reviews

Ratings, nightly prices and photos from people who’ve camped here.

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Other campgrounds nearby

More places to camp close to La Leonera.

• Campamento Angelo
• Nevado
• Campamento Cañón del Azufrado
• Camping Nevado del Ruiz, Villamaria
• El Cisne
• Potosi