Sancti Spiritus district, Cuba

Places to visit near Fomento

Fomento is a town in Sancti Spiritus district, Cuba, home to about 19,991 people. Within 50 km by road there are 126 places to visit — 19 forts & heritage, 22 churches, 13 waterfalls and 20 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Valley of the Sugar Mills (36 km), Parroquial Mayor del Espíritu Santo (44 km) and Área Protegida Topes de Collantes (50 km).

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Fomento, Cuba
Fomento, Sancti Spiritus district, Cuba. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Fomento at a glance

Location
Sancti Spiritus district, Cuba
Population
about 19,991
Coordinates
22.1047° N, 79.7214° W
Places within 50 km
126 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Fomento

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Forts & heritage near Fomento

66 forts & heritage within 100 km of Fomento. The closest is Tarja A Olga Alonso (8 km); the best-known is Monumento al Tren Blindado (52 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Fomento

27 churches within 100 km of Fomento. The closest is Iglesia Metodista de Fomento (Templo San Pablo) (1 km); the best-known is Parroquial Mayor del Espíritu Santo (44 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Fomento

22 waterfalls within 100 km of Fomento. The closest is Agabama (5 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Fomento

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Fomento. The closest is Piedra Gorda (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Fomento

20 caves within 100 km of Fomento. The closest is Resolladero (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Fomento

18 museums within 100 km of Fomento. The closest is Museo Frente de Las Villas (25 km); the best-known is Galería de Arte Villa Clara (53 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Fomento

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 165 km on the road.

  1. Start in Fomento
  2. 16 km Loma de Báez · viewpoint, Villa Clara
  3. 11 km Agabama · waterfall, Sancti Spiritus
  4. 10 km Piedra Gorda · viewpoint, Sancti Spiritus
  5. 32 km Valley of the Sugar Mills · viewpoint, Sancti Spiritus
  6. 52 km Parroquial Mayor del Espíritu Santo · church, Sancti Spiritus
  7. 44 km Back to Fomento

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Fomento by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1966Tarja A Olga Alonso (8 km)
    Churches2227Iglesia Metodista de Fomento (Templo San Pablo) (1 km)
    Waterfalls1322Agabama (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2022Piedra Gorda (6 km)
    Caves820Resolladero (33 km)
    Museums718Museo Frente de Las Villas (25 km)
    Other attractions1217José Martí (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1017Embalse Fulla Honda (20 km)
    Beaches & coast117Los Petriles (35 km)
    Parks910Parque Fomento (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens57Reserva Ecológica Lomas de Banao (35 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves07Cayo Blanco de Zaza (72 km)

    Fomento: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Fomento?

    Agabama (waterfall, about 5 km), Piedra Gorda (viewpoint, about 6 km), Valley of the Sugar Mills (viewpoint, about 36 km), Loma de Báez (viewpoint, about 16 km), Parroquial Mayor del Espíritu Santo (church, about 44 km), Iglesia Metodista de Fomento (Templo San Pablo) (church, about 1 km).

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

    126 places on Spotwander: 19 forts & heritage, 22 churches, 13 waterfalls, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Fomento?

    Tarja A Olga Alonso, about 8 km by road; Monumento Pacto de El Pedrero (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Fomento?

    Iglesia Metodista de Fomento (Templo San Pablo), about 1 km by road; Evangelical Church "Los Pinos Nuevos" (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Fomento?

    Agabama, about 5 km by road; Cascada Cortinas Blancas (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Fomento?

    Start in Fomento, visit Loma de Báez, then Agabama, then Piedra Gorda, then Valley of the Sugar Mills, then Parroquial Mayor del Espíritu Santo, and drive back — about 165 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Fomento?

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

    Towns near Fomento

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