Departamento Libertador General San Martín district, Misiones, Argentina

Places to visit near Capioví

Capioví is a town in Departamento Libertador General San Martín district, Misiones, Argentina, home to about 5,860 people. Within 50 km by road there are 76 places to visit — 8 waterfalls, 9 forts & heritage, 17 churches and 3 museums. The must-see places are Salto Encantado (34 km), Cerro Moreno (52 km) and Misión de San Ignacio Miní (74 km).

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Capioví, Misiones
Capioví, Departamento Libertador General San Martín district, Misiones, Argentina. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Capioví at a glance

Location
Departamento Libertador General San Martín district, Misiones, Argentina
Population
about 5,860
Coordinates
26.9300° S, 55.0608° W
Places within 50 km
76 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Capioví

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Capioví: 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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Waterfalls near Capioví

44 waterfalls within 100 km of Capioví. The closest is Salto Mineral (12 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Capioví

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Capioví. The closest is San Expedito (1 km); the best-known is Banderas de Las Américas (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Capioví

19 churches within 100 km of Capioví. The closest is Capilla (1 km); the best-known is Iglesia Suiza (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Capioví

16 museums within 100 km of Capioví. The closest is La Casa de Los Abuelos (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Capioví

16 parks within 100 km of Capioví. The closest is Plazoleta de La Cooperación (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Capioví

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Capioví. The closest is Cerro San Alberto (7 km); the best-known is Cerro Moreno (52 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Cerro Moreno · viewpoint · Departamento Oberá · ~52 km · Must-see
  • Cerro San Alberto · viewpoint · Departamento Libertador General San Martín · ~7 km
  • Sierra Central · viewpoint · Departamento Oberá · ~38 km
  • Mirador · viewpoint · ~17 km
  • Cerro · viewpoint · Departamento Oberá · ~47 km
  • Cerro Caraguatay · viewpoint · Departamento Montecarlo · ~56 km

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A one-day trip from Capioví

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 102 km on the road.

  1. Start in Capioví
  2. 1 km La Casa de Los Abuelos · museum, Departamento Libertador General San Martín
  3. 11 km Capilla San Roque González · church, Departamento Libertador General San Martín
  4. 34 km Salto Encantado · waterfall, Departamento Cainguás
  5. 31 km Iglesia Suiza · church, Departamento Libertador General San Martín
  6. 13 km Salto Mineral · waterfall, Itapúa
  7. 12 km Back to Capioví

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From travellers near Capioví

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How to reach Capioví

    All places near Capioví by distance

    Within 15 km of Capioví

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Capioví by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls844Salto Mineral (12 km)
    Forts & heritage927San Expedito (1 km)
    Other attractions1023General de San Martín (1 km)
    Churches1719Capilla (1 km)
    Museums316La Casa de Los Abuelos (1 km)
    Parks1516Plazoleta de La Cooperación (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints414Cerro San Alberto (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens510Parque Natural Municipal Juan Carlos Chebez (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves34La Isla (11 km)
    Caves24Cueva del Yaguareté (25 km)
    Beaches & coast01Playa del Sol (78 km)
    Treks01Hiking. Jesus of Tavarangüé (87 km)

    Capioví: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Capioví?

    Salto Capioví (attraction, about 1 km), La Casa de Los Abuelos (museum, about 1 km), Iglesia Suiza (church, about 5 km), Capilla San Roque González (church, about 12 km), Salto Mineral (waterfall, about 12 km), Salto Encantado (waterfall, about 34 km).

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

    76 places on Spotwander: 8 waterfalls, 9 forts & heritage, 10 other attractions, 17 churches, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Capioví?

    Salto Mineral, about 12 km by road; Salto Amambay (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Capioví?

    San Expedito, about 1 km by road; San Cayetano (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Capioví?

    Capilla, about 1 km by road; San Luis Gonzaga (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Capioví?

    Start in Capioví, visit La Casa de Los Abuelos, then Capilla San Roque González, then Salto Encantado, then Iglesia Suiza, then Salto Mineral, and drive back — about 102 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Capioví?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Capioví

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Capioví’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Capioví on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.