Capital District district, Venezuela

Places to visit near Baruta

Baruta is a city in Capital District district, Venezuela, home to about 244,216 people. Within 50 km by road there are 242 places to visit — 123 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 forts & heritage, 23 parks and 17 churches. The must-see places are Cerro El Volcán (4 km), Monolitos de Los Próceres (6 km) and Museum of Modern Art in Caracas (6 km).

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Baruta at a glance

Location
Capital District district, Venezuela
Population
about 244,216
Coordinates
10.4342° N, 66.8756° W
Places within 50 km
242 (27 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Baruta

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Baruta: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Baruta

130 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Baruta. The closest is Cerro El Volcán (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Baruta

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Baruta. The closest is Monolitos de Los Próceres (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Baruta

24 parks within 100 km of Baruta. The closest is Parque Vinicio Adames (6 km); the best-known is Parque Carabobo (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Baruta

18 churches within 100 km of Baruta. The closest is Iglesia de la Sagrada Familia de Nazaret (3 km); the best-known is Caracas Venezuela Temple (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Baruta

17 museums within 100 km of Baruta. The closest is Museum of Modern Art in Caracas (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Baruta

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Baruta. The closest is Cuevas del Indio Recreational Park (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Baruta

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 29 km on the road.

  1. Start in Baruta
  2. 4 km Cerro El Volcán · viewpoint, Miranda State
  3. 8 km Caracas Venezuela Temple · church, Miranda State
  4. 4 km Iglesia San José de Chacao · church, Miranda State
  5. 3 km Museum of Modern Art in Caracas · museum, Miranda State
  6. 4 km Monolitos de Los Próceres · heritage site, Capital District
  7. 6 km Back to Baruta

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    Within 15 km of Baruta

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Baruta by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints123130Cerro El Volcán (4 km)
    Forts & heritage2830Monolitos de Los Próceres (6 km)
    Parks2324Parque Vinicio Adames (6 km)
    Churches1718Iglesia de la Sagrada Familia de Nazaret (3 km)
    Museums1717Museum of Modern Art in Caracas (6 km)
    Other attractions1313El Atleta (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens66Cuevas del Indio Recreational Park (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs56Río Guaire (8 km)
    Beaches & coast36Coastal Belt of the State Vargas (24 km)
    Waterfalls55Quebrada Quintero (12 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Ibrahim Al-lbrahim Mosque (10 km)
    Temples11Castillo Monte Líbano (7 km)

    Baruta: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Baruta?

    Cerro El Volcán (viewpoint, about 4 km), Monolitos de Los Próceres (heritage site, about 6 km), Museum of Modern Art in Caracas (museum, about 6 km), Caracas Venezuela Temple (church, about 7 km), Pastor de Nubes (attraction, about 8 km), L'Amphion (attraction, about 8 km).

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

    242 places on Spotwander: 123 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 forts & heritage, 23 parks, 17 churches, 17 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Baruta?

    Cerro El Volcán, about 4 km by road; Alto Pariaguán (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Baruta?

    Monolitos de Los Próceres, about 6 km by road; Villa Planchart (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Baruta?

    Parque Vinicio Adames, about 6 km by road; Plaza Bolívar de El Valle (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Baruta?

    Start in Baruta, visit Cerro El Volcán, then Caracas Venezuela Temple, then Iglesia San José de Chacao, then Museum of Modern Art in Caracas, then Monolitos de Los Próceres, and drive back — about 29 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Baruta?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches.

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