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Araure

Araure is a town in Portuguesa State district, Venezuela of about 73,054 people. Within 50 km by road there are 141 places to visit: 90 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 churches and 14 parks. The must-see places are Museo de Arte Acarigua-Araure, La Flor de Venezuela and Manto de María Divina Pastora.

9.5814° N, 69.2385° WPop. 73,054

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Within 30 km122 places
Within 50 km141
Must-see6
Notable105
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Araure

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:56 pm

107 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Araure
  2. Museo de Arte Acarigua-Arauremuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Cerro Guacamayoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Cerro El Nazarenoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Cerro Palo Gordoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Cerro Negroviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Araure
Today’s loopAraureStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Araure?

Museo de Arte Acarigua-Araure (museum, about 4 km), Monumento La Espiga (heritage site, about 6 km), Cerro Palo Gordo (viewpoint, about 16 km), Cerro El Nazareno (viewpoint, about 22 km), Cerro Guacamayo (viewpoint, about 23 km), Cerro Negro (viewpoint, about 24 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Araure?

141 places on Spotwander: 90 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 churches, 14 parks, 1 fort, 6 other attractions.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Araure?

Cerro El Potrero, about 11 km by road; Alto Carpao (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Araure?

Iglesia Católica, about 1 km by road; Casa del Apostolado Seglar "María, Madre y Modelo de la Iglesia" (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Araure?

Start in Araure, visit Museo de Arte Acarigua-Araure, then Cerro Guacamayo, then Cerro El Nazareno, then Cerro Palo Gordo, then Cerro Negro, and drive back — about 107 km by road in all.