Anzoategui State district, Venezuela

Places to visit near Mapire

Mapire is a town in Anzoategui State district, Venezuela. Within 50 km by road there are 63 places to visit — 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 rivers, islands & mangroves and 1 forts & heritage. The closest is Plaza Bolivar (1 km).

Updated · Distances are road estimates · Open Mapire on the map

Mapire at a glance

Location
Anzoategui State district, Venezuela
Coordinates
7.7409° N, 64.7105° W
Places within 50 km
63
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

Top places to visit near Mapire

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mapire: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Mapire

Things to see near Mapire, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Mapire

102 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mapire. The closest is Mirador Turistico (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

All hill stations & viewpoints in Venezuela →

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mapire

48 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mapire. The closest is Laguna Brava (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Venezuela →

Rivers, islands & mangroves near Mapire

38 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Mapire. The closest is Isla La Isleta (5 km). Best time: september to february.

All rivers, islands & mangroves in Venezuela →

Forts & heritage near Mapire

4 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mapire. The closest is Ruinas Puruey (21 km). Best time: october to february.

All forts & heritage in Venezuela →

Parks near Mapire

3 parks within 100 km of Mapire. The closest is Plaza Bolivar (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

All parks in Venezuela →

Beaches & coast near Mapire

3 beaches & coast within 100 km of Mapire. The closest is Playa Orozco (51 km). Best time: october to march.

All beaches & coast in Venezuela →

A one-day trip from Mapire

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 133 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mapire
  2. 35 km Isla Guanare · river spot, Bolivar State
  3. 11 km Isla Platero · river spot, Bolivar State
  4. 22 km Isla La Gallinita · river spot, Bolivar State
  5. 6 km Isla La Isleta · river spot, Bolivar State
  6. 31 km Caura National Park · national park, Bolivar State
  7. 28 km Back to Mapire

Plan a longer trip from Mapire — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Mapire

No traveller has reported from around Mapire yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.

Post an update from the map →

How to reach Mapire

    All places near Mapire by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mapire by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints23102Mirador Turistico (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2048Laguna Brava (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1538Isla La Isleta (5 km)
    Forts & heritage14Ruinas Puruey (21 km)
    Parks23Plaza Bolivar (1 km)
    Beaches & coast03Playa Orozco (51 km)
    Churches11Iglesia San Pedro (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Caura National Park (28 km)
    Other attractions01Arco de Entrada A Maripa (76 km)

    Mapire: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mapire?

    Isla La Isleta (river spot, about 5 km), Isla La Gallinita (river spot, about 10 km), Plaza Bolivar (park, about 1 km), Iglesia San Pedro (church, about 1 km), Plaza Monagas (park, about 1 km), Mirador Turistico (viewpoint, about 1 km).

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

    63 places on Spotwander: 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 rivers, islands & mangroves, 1 fort, 2 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mapire?

    Mirador Turistico, about 1 km by road; Cerro Barranco Amarillo (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Mapire?

    Laguna Brava, about 6 km by road; Laguna Caño Largo (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Mapire?

    Isla La Isleta, about 5 km by road; Isla La Gallinita (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mapire?

    Start in Mapire, visit Isla Guanare, then Isla Platero, then Isla La Gallinita, then Isla La Isleta, then Caura National Park, and drive back — about 133 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mapire?

    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.

    Towns near Mapire

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Mapire’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.