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Maiquetía

Maiquetía is a town in Vargas State district, Venezuela of about 52,564 people. Within 50 km by road there are 220 places to visit: 104 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 forts & heritage and 23 parks. The must-see places are Casa de Las Primeras Letras Simón Rodríguez, Parque El Calvario and Iglesia Santa Capilla.

10.5945° N, 66.9562° WPop. 52,564

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Within 30 km123 places
Within 50 km220
Must-see40
Notable217
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Maiquetía

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:54 pm

56 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 Maiquetía
  2. Casa de Las Primeras Letras Simón Rodríguezmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Iglesia Nuestra Señora de La Chiquinquiráchurch · 30 min
  4. Caracas Venezuela Templechurch · 30 min
  5. Monolitos de Los Próceresheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Parque Zoológico El Pinarpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Maiquetía
Today’s loopMaiquetíaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Maiquetía?

Casa de Las Primeras Letras Simón Rodríguez (museum, about 13 km), Parque El Calvario (park, about 13 km), Iglesia Santa Capilla (church, about 13 km), Palacio Federal Legislativo (heritage site, about 14 km), Catedral de Caracas (church, about 14 km), Museo Boliviano (museum, about 14 km).

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

220 places on Spotwander: 104 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 forts & heritage, 23 parks, 17 museums, 16 churches.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Maiquetía?

Topo Castillo Negro, about 7 km by road; Cerro Caracollar (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Maiquetía?

Fortín San Carlos, about 3 km by road; Casa Guipuzcoana (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Maiquetía?

Start in Maiquetía, visit Casa de Las Primeras Letras Simón Rodríguez, then Iglesia Nuestra Señora de La Chiquinquirá, then Caracas Venezuela Temple, then Monolitos de Los Próceres, then Parque Zoológico El Pinar, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.