Places to visit near

Maracay

Maracay is a city in Aragua State district, Venezuela of about 1,754,256 people. Within 50 km by road there are 190 places to visit: 153 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 forts & heritage and 6 churches. The must-see places are Obelisco Maracay, Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Maracay Mario Abreu (MACMA) and Zoológico de Las Delicias.

10.2354° N, 67.5911° WPop. 1,754,256

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Within 30 km77 places
Within 50 km190
Must-see41
Notable228
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Maracay

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:36 pm

104 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 Maracay
  2. Tacarigua Lakelake · 45 min
  3. Isla Caigüireriver spot · 1 hrs
  4. Samán de Güereheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Pico La Negraviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Zoológico de Las Deliciaspark · 45 min
  7. Back in Maracay
Today’s loopMaracayStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Maracay?

Obelisco Maracay (heritage site, about 3 km), Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Maracay Mario Abreu (MACMA) (church, about 3 km), Zoológico de Las Delicias (park, about 8 km), Isla Caigüire (river spot, about 14 km), Tacarigua Lake (lake, about 21 km), Isla del Burro (river spot, about 22 km).

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

190 places on Spotwander: 153 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 forts & heritage, 6 churches, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 park.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Maracay?

Cerro Las Delicias, about 10 km by road; Cerro El Mácaro (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Maracay?

Mausoleo de la Familia Gómez, about 2 km by road; Cuartel Bolívar (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Maracay?

Start in Maracay, visit Tacarigua Lake, then Isla Caigüire, then Samán de Güere, then Pico La Negra, then Zoológico de Las Delicias, and drive back — about 104 km by road in all.