Places to visit near

La Venta

La Venta is a town in Unión Hidalgo district, Oaxaca, Mexico of about 2,161 people. Within 50 km by road there are 120 places to visit: 49 churches, 9 beaches & coast and 16 parks. The must-see places are Chivela Pass, Laguna Superior and Guiengola.

16.5711° N, 94.8177° WPop. 2,161

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Within 30 km28 places
Within 50 km120
Must-see3
Notable26
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from La Venta

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:11 pm

137 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave La Venta
  2. Playa Unionbeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Laguna Superiorlake · 45 min
  4. Playa Guelayinabeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Chivela Passviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. El Conventocave · 1 hrs
  7. Back in La Venta
Today’s loopLa VentaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near La Venta?

Chivela Pass (viewpoint, about 32 km), Laguna Superior (lake, about 35 km), Playa Union (beach, about 20 km), El Convento (cave, about 21 km), Playa Guelayina (beach, about 24 km), Playa Cascalote (beach, about 24 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of La Venta?

120 places on Spotwander: 49 churches, 24 other attractions, 9 beaches & coast, 16 parks, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest church to La Venta?

Iglesia Adventista Del Septimo Dia, about 7 km by road; 1a. Iglesia del Nazareno Unión Hidalgo (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to La Venta?

Playa Union, about 20 km by road; Playa Guelayina (24 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from La Venta?

Start in La Venta, visit Playa Union, then Laguna Superior, then Playa Guelayina, then Chivela Pass, then El Convento, and drive back — about 137 km by road in all.