Anzoategui State district, Venezuela

Places to visit near Guanta

Guanta is a town in Anzoategui State district, Venezuela. Within 50 km by road there are 136 places to visit — 110 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 rivers, islands & mangroves, 5 beaches & coast and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Isla de Plata (4 km), Marina Venetur Puerto La Cruz (5 km) and Cerro Magüey (8 km).

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Guanta, Venezuela
Guanta, Anzoategui State district, Venezuela. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Guanta at a glance

Location
Anzoategui State district, Venezuela
Coordinates
10.2345° N, 64.5971° W
Places within 50 km
136 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves

Top places to visit near Guanta

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

233 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Guanta. The closest is Cerro Guaraguao (3 km); the best-known is Cerro Magüey (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Guanta

11 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Guanta. The closest is Isla de Plata (4 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Guanta

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Guanta. The closest is Marina Venetur Puerto La Cruz (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Guanta

6 forts & heritage within 100 km of Guanta. The closest is Casa Mara (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Guanta

5 churches within 100 km of Guanta. The closest is Iglesia de la Santa Cruz (6 km); the best-known is Catedral San Cristóbal de Barcelona (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Guanta

4 museums within 100 km of Guanta. The closest is Museo de Anzoátegui (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Guanta

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 70 km on the road.

  1. Start in Guanta
  2. 18 km Monumento Casa Fuerte · park, Anzoategui State
  3. 11 km Cerro Magüey · viewpoint, Anzoategui State
  4. 4 km Marina Venetur Puerto La Cruz · beach, Anzoategui State
  5. 21 km Mochima National Park · national park, Sucre State
  6. 12 km Isla de Plata · river spot, Anzoategui State
  7. 4 km Back to Guanta

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    Within 15 km of Guanta

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Guanta by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints110233Cerro Guaraguao (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1011Isla de Plata (4 km)
    Beaches & coast510Marina Venetur Puerto La Cruz (5 km)
    Forts & heritage36Casa Mara (14 km)
    Churches35Iglesia de la Santa Cruz (6 km)
    Other attractions15Fuente Luminosa (19 km)
    Museums14Museo de Anzoátegui (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Mochima National Park (16 km)
    Parks12Monumento Casa Fuerte (18 km)
    Waterfalls11Cascada La Sirena (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Laguna de Unare (98 km)

    Guanta: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Guanta?

    Isla de Plata (river spot, about 4 km), Marina Venetur Puerto La Cruz (beach, about 5 km), Cerro Magüey (viewpoint, about 8 km), Mochima National Park (national park, about 16 km), Monumento Casa Fuerte (park, about 18 km), Catedral San Cristóbal de Barcelona (church, about 18 km).

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

    136 places on Spotwander: 110 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 rivers, islands & mangroves, 5 beaches & coast, 3 forts & heritage, 3 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Guanta?

    Cerro Guaraguao, about 3 km by road; Cerro La Escalera (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Guanta?

    Isla de Plata, about 4 km by road; Isla de Mono (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Guanta?

    Marina Venetur Puerto La Cruz, about 5 km by road; Faro Isla Chimana Segunda (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Guanta?

    Start in Guanta, visit Monumento Casa Fuerte, then Cerro Magüey, then Marina Venetur Puerto La Cruz, then Mochima National Park, then Isla de Plata, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Guanta?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Towns near Guanta

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