Departamento Puelén district, La Pampa, Argentina

Places to visit near Catriel

Catriel is a town in Departamento Puelén district, La Pampa, Argentina, home to about 15,169 people. Within 50 km by road there are 38 places to visit — 12 parks, 10 churches, 2 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 forts & heritage. The closest is Centro Cristiano Reformado (1 km).

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Catriel, La Pampa
Catriel, Departamento Puelén district, La Pampa, Argentina. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Catriel at a glance

Location
Departamento Puelén district, La Pampa, Argentina
Population
about 15,169
Coordinates
37.8791° S, 67.7956° W
Places within 50 km
38
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 Catriel

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Catriel: 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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Parks near Catriel

15 parks within 100 km of Catriel. The closest is Rotonda de Catriel (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Catriel

13 churches within 100 km of Catriel. The closest is Centro Cristiano Reformado (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Catriel

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Catriel. The closest is Mirador de Las Cuatro Provincias (30 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Catriel

5 forts & heritage within 100 km of Catriel. The closest is Monumento A Bibiana García (1 km); the best-known is Estatua del Centenario (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Catriel

3 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Catriel. The closest is Dique Punto Unido (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Catriel

3 beaches & coast within 100 km of Catriel. The closest is Salitral Chañaral (26 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Catriel

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 87 km on the road.

  1. Start in Catriel
  2. 12 km Isla Colonia Chica · river spot, Departamento Puelén
  3. 34 km Lìmite Río Negro - La Pampa · heritage site, Departamento Puelén
  4. 1 km Dique Punto Unido · lake, Departamento Puelén
  5. 8 km Mirador de Las Cuatro Provincias · viewpoint, Departamento Puelén
  6. 15 km Estatua del Centenario · heritage site, Departamento Puelén
  7. 17 km Back to Catriel

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From travellers near Catriel

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How to reach Catriel

    All places near Catriel by distance

    Within 15 km of Catriel

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Catriel by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks1215Rotonda de Catriel (1 km)
    Churches1013Centro Cristiano Reformado (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints27Mirador de Las Cuatro Provincias (30 km)
    Other attractions56Capilla (4 km)
    Forts & heritage45Monumento A Bibiana García (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Dique Punto Unido (22 km)
    Beaches & coast23Salitral Chañaral (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Salitral de la Perra (53 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Isla Colonia Chica (12 km)
    Museums11Don José Cholino Geo-Mining Museum (18 km)
    Waterfalls01Río Colorado, Señal Picada (63 km)

    Catriel: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Catriel?

    Isla Colonia Chica (river spot, about 12 km), Estatua del Centenario (heritage site, about 17 km), Lìmite Río Negro - La Pampa (heritage site, about 22 km), Dique Punto Unido (lake, about 22 km), Acceso La Pampa (attraction, about 22 km), 25 de Mayo (attraction, about 22 km).

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

    38 places on Spotwander: 12 parks, 10 churches, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 other attractions, 4 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest park to Catriel?

    Rotonda de Catriel, about 1 km by road; Plaza de la Familia (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Catriel?

    Centro Cristiano Reformado, about 1 km by road; Parroquia Cristo Obrero (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Catriel?

    Mirador de Las Cuatro Provincias, about 30 km by road; Cerro Cerrito Blanco (42 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Catriel?

    Start in Catriel, visit Isla Colonia Chica, then Lìmite Río Negro - La Pampa, then Dique Punto Unido, then Mirador de Las Cuatro Provincias, then Estatua del Centenario, and drive back — about 87 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Catriel?

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

    Towns near Catriel

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