natural wonder
Tatacoa Desert
A striking red and grey badlands landscape that is actually a tropical dry forest, renowned for stargazing under exceptionally clear skies.
47 km · about 55 min drive
Tolima Department, Colombia · South America
Ataco sits on the route: 20 minutes from Chaparral, 47km from Tatacoa Desert.
Ataco is a town located in Tolima Department, Colombia. With a population of 13,470, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Ataco sits in Colombia, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Bogota time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ataco to your route.
Ataco is a town and municipality located in the Tolima department of Colombia. The population of the municipality was 13,470 in the 2018 census. The Colombian state has been accused of human rights violations in Ataco[1].
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Ataco is located in Tolima Department, Colombia, South America. The coordinates are 3.5915 latitude, -75.3818 longitude.
Ataco has a population of approximately 13,470 people, making it a town in Colombia.
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A striking red and grey badlands landscape that is actually a tropical dry forest, renowned for stargazing under exceptionally clear skies.
47 km · about 55 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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