Arsi district, Ethiopia

Places to visit near Huruta

Huruta is a town in Arsi district, Ethiopia, home to about 12,442 people. Within 50 km by road there are 48 places to visit — 17 churches, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 1 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Tullu Moje (31 km), Chilalo (35 km) and Sodore (40 km).

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Huruta at a glance

Location
Arsi district, Ethiopia
Population
about 12,442
Coordinates
8.1500° N, 39.3500° E
Places within 50 km
48 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Huruta

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Huruta: 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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Churches near Huruta

108 churches within 100 km of Huruta. The closest is Huruta Maryam Bēte Kristīyan (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Huruta

45 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Huruta. The closest is Tulu Moye (29 km); the best-known is Tullu Moje (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Tullu Moje · viewpoint · Arsi · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Chilalo · viewpoint · Arsi · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Sodore · viewpoint · East Shewa · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Bada · viewpoint · Arsi · ~34 km
  • Adama · viewpoint · East Shewa · ~55 km · Must-see
  • Gedamsa · viewpoint · East Shewa · ~37 km

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Huruta

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Huruta. The closest is Āwash Hāyk’ (35 km); the best-known is Koka Reservoir (50 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Mosques & dargahs near Huruta

13 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Huruta. The closest is Boku Mosque (49 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Huruta

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Huruta. The closest is Mamo Mazamir Street (51 km); the best-known is Bz-yeshi Home (54 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Huruta

10 parks within 100 km of Huruta. The closest is Dilfeqar (26 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Huruta

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 187 km on the road.

  1. Start in Huruta
  2. 34 km Small Awash Falls · waterfall, Arsi
  3. 8 km Sodore · viewpoint, East Shewa
  4. 39 km Koka Reservoir · reservoir, East Shewa
  5. 32 km Tullu Moje · viewpoint, Arsi
  6. 39 km Chilalo · viewpoint, Arsi
  7. 35 km Back to Huruta

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How to reach Huruta

    All places near Huruta by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Huruta by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches17108Huruta Maryam Bēte Kristīyan (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1645Tulu Moye (29 km)
    Other attractions621Awash St.Mikael (35 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs215Āwash Hāyk’ (35 km)
    Mosques & dargahs113Boku Mosque (49 km)
    Forts & heritage011Mamo Mazamir Street (51 km)
    Parks310Dilfeqar (26 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves04Dhadacha Island (68 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Arsi National Park (27 km)
    Waterfalls22Small Awash Falls (34 km)
    Buddhist sites01ዝዋይ ቅዱስ ገብርኤል ገዳም (91 km)

    Huruta: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Huruta?

    Tullu Moje (viewpoint, about 31 km), Chilalo (viewpoint, about 35 km), Sodore (viewpoint, about 40 km), Huruta Maryam Bēte Kristīyan (church, about 1 km), Koka Reservoir (reservoir, about 50 km), Small Awash Falls (waterfall, about 34 km).

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

    48 places on Spotwander: 17 churches, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 other attractions, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 dargah.

    Which is the nearest church to Huruta?

    Huruta Maryam Bēte Kristīyan, about 1 km by road; T’īrība Gebri’ēl Bēte Kristīyan (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Huruta?

    Tulu Moye, about 29 km by road; Tulu Maye (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Huruta?

    Āwash Hāyk’, about 35 km by road; Koka Reservoir (50 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Huruta?

    Start in Huruta, visit Small Awash Falls, then Sodore, then Koka Reservoir, then Tullu Moje, then Chilalo, and drive back — about 187 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Huruta?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Huruta

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