Falcon State district, Venezuela

Places to visit near Coro

Coro is a city in Falcon State district, Venezuela, home to about 195,227 people. Within 50 km by road there are 152 places to visit — 88 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 beaches & coast, 20 churches and 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Catedral de Coro (1 km), Museo Taima Taima (24 km) and Monumento Natural Cerro Santa Ana (67 km).

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Coro, Venezuela
Coro, Falcon State district, Venezuela. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Coro at a glance

Location
Falcon State district, Venezuela
Population
about 195,227
Coordinates
11.4045° N, 69.6734° W
Places within 50 km
152 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Coro

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Coro: 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 Coro

165 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Coro. The closest is Sierra De Falcón (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Coro

37 beaches & coast within 100 km of Coro. The closest is Playa Cazon (2 km); the best-known is Playa de Los Camarones (13 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Coro

22 churches within 100 km of Coro. The closest is Cathedral Basilica of St. Ann (1 km); the best-known is Catedral de Coro (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Coro

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Coro. The closest is Embalse El Isiro (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Coro

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Coro. The closest is Jardín Botánico Xerófito "Dr. León Croizat" (11 km); the best-known is Parque Nacional Juan Crisóstomo Falcón (27 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Coro

4 forts & heritage within 100 km of Coro. The closest is Arco de la Federación (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Coro

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 65 km on the road.

  1. Start in Coro
  2. 1 km Catedral de Coro · church, Falcon State
  3. 1 km Iglesia de San Clemente · church, Falcon State
  4. 1 km Arco de la Federación · heritage site, Falcon State
  5. 24 km Museo Taima Taima · museum, Falcon State
  6. 26 km Embalse El Isiro · lake, Falcon State
  7. 12 km Back to Coro

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From travellers near Coro

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    Within 15 km of Coro

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Coro by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints88165Sierra De Falcón (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2337Playa Cazon (2 km)
    Churches2022Cathedral Basilica of St. Ann (1 km)
    Other attractions46Indio Manaure (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35Embalse El Isiro (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens45Jardín Botánico Xerófito "Dr. León Croizat" (11 km)
    Forts & heritage44Arco de la Federación (1 km)
    Museums33Casa Balcón de Los Arcaya (1 km)
    Parks23Plaza Bolívar (1 km)
    Caves11El Haitón del Guarataro (35 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Punto Fijo Mosque (80 km)

    Coro: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Coro?

    Catedral de Coro (church, about 1 km), Arco de la Federación (heritage site, about 1 km), Iglesia de San Clemente (church, about 1 km), Museo Taima Taima (museum, about 24 km), Embalse El Isiro (lake, about 12 km), Playa de Los Camarones (beach, about 13 km).

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

    152 places on Spotwander: 88 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 beaches & coast, 20 churches, 4 other attractions, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Coro?

    Sierra De Falcón, about 1 km by road; Casa de Campo Turismo de Montaña Falcón Venezuela (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Coro?

    Playa Cazon, about 2 km by road; Adicora (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Coro?

    Cathedral Basilica of St. Ann, about 1 km by road; Catedral de Coro (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Coro?

    Start in Coro, visit Catedral de Coro, then Iglesia de San Clemente, then Arco de la Federación, then Museo Taima Taima, then Embalse El Isiro, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Coro?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

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