Tachira State district, Venezuela

Places to visit near Herrán

Herrán is a town in Tachira State district, Venezuela, home to about 1,648 people. Within 50 km by road there are 85 places to visit — 62 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 forts & heritage, 4 waterfalls and 3 churches. The must-see places are Táchira Depression (28 km), Tamá Massif (28 km) and Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nueva Pamplona (29 km).

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Herrán, Venezuela
Herrán, Tachira State district, Venezuela. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Herrán at a glance

Location
Tachira State district, Venezuela
Population
about 1,648
Coordinates
7.5061° N, 72.4833° W
Places within 50 km
85 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Herrán

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Herrán: 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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Things to see near Herrán, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Herrán

163 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Herrán. The closest is Alto El Pabellon (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Herrán

29 forts & heritage within 100 km of Herrán. The closest is Alcaldia de Pamplona (29 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Herrán

18 waterfalls within 100 km of Herrán. The closest is Chorrerón Copas del Tama (21 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Herrán

8 churches within 100 km of Herrán. The closest is Catedral de San Antonio (43 km); the best-known is Catedral de San Cristóbal (50 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Herrán

7 museums within 100 km of Herrán. The closest is Museo de Arte Moderno Ramírez Villamizar (29 km); the best-known is Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nueva Pamplona (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Herrán

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Herrán. The closest is El Tamá National Park (43 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Herrán

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 113 km on the road.

  1. Start in Herrán
  2. 5 km Alto El Pabellon · viewpoint, Norte de Santander
  3. 4 km Alto El Oso · viewpoint, Norte de Santander
  4. 13 km Cerro La Libertad · viewpoint, Tachira State
  5. 23 km Tamá Massif · viewpoint, Tachira State
  6. 40 km Táchira Depression · viewpoint, Tachira State
  7. 28 km Back to Herrán

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How to reach Herrán

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Herrán by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints62163Alto El Pabellon (5 km)
    Forts & heritage529Alcaldia de Pamplona (29 km)
    Waterfalls418Chorrerón Copas del Tama (21 km)
    Churches38Catedral de San Antonio (43 km)
    Museums57Museo de Arte Moderno Ramírez Villamizar (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26El Tamá National Park (43 km)
    Caves25Imagen de la Virgen de la Cueva Santa (27 km)
    Beaches & coast12Plaza de Toros de Labateca (29 km)
    Parks12La Laguna Zoo (50 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Laguna Romeral (83 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Isla de Betancourt (69 km)

    Herrán: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Herrán?

    Alto El Pabellon (viewpoint, about 5 km), Alto El Oso (viewpoint, about 7 km), Cerro La Libertad (viewpoint, about 7 km), Táchira Depression (viewpoint, about 28 km), Tamá Massif (viewpoint, about 28 km), Cerro Miralindo (viewpoint, about 8 km).

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

    85 places on Spotwander: 62 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 forts & heritage, 4 waterfalls, 3 churches, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Herrán?

    Alto El Pabellon, about 5 km by road; Alto El Oso (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Herrán?

    Alcaldia de Pamplona, about 29 km by road; La Bagatela (45 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Herrán?

    Chorrerón Copas del Tama, about 21 km by road; Cascada Siscatá (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Herrán?

    Start in Herrán, visit Alto El Pabellon, then Alto El Oso, then Cerro La Libertad, then Tamá Massif, then Táchira Depression, and drive back — about 113 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Herrán?

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

    Towns near Herrán

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