Departamento Oberá district, Misiones, Argentina

Places to visit near Oberá

Oberá is a town in Departamento Oberá district, Misiones, Argentina, home to about 56,528 people. Within 50 km by road there are 63 places to visit — 23 waterfalls, 3 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 churches. The must-see places are Catedral San Antonio de Padua (1 km), Parque de Las Naciones (2 km) and Cerro Moreno (29 km).

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Oberá, Misiones
Oberá, Departamento Oberá district, Misiones, Argentina. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Oberá at a glance

Location
Departamento Oberá district, Misiones, Argentina
Population
about 56,528
Coordinates
27.4871° S, 55.1199° W
Places within 50 km
63 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Oberá

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Waterfalls near Oberá

50 waterfalls within 100 km of Oberá. The closest is Arroyo Cariyo Viejo (5 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Oberá

50 forts & heritage within 100 km of Oberá. The closest is Monumento A San Martín (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Oberá

29 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Oberá. The closest is Cerro Moreno (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Oberá

22 churches within 100 km of Oberá. The closest is Iglesia Bautista la Santa Fe (1 km); the best-known is Catedral San Antonio de Padua (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Oberá

20 museums within 100 km of Oberá. The closest is Antiguo Gran Deposito de Bebidas Lichowski (1 km); the best-known is Museo Ruso (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Oberá

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Oberá. The closest is Parque Natural Municipal Paraje Los Indios (16 km); the best-known is Reserva de Usos Múltiples Arboretum La Forestal (31 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Oberá

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 17 km on the road.

  1. Start in Oberá
  2. 1 km Catedral San Antonio de Padua · church, Departamento Oberá
  3. 7 km Salto Polaca · waterfall, Departamento Oberá
  4. 2 km Arroyo Cariyo Viejo · waterfall, Departamento Oberá
  5. 4 km Museo Ruso · museum, Departamento Oberá
  6. 1 km Parque de Las Naciones · park, Departamento Oberá
  7. 2 km Back to Oberá

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How to reach Oberá

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    Within 15 km of Oberá

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Oberá by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls2350Arroyo Cariyo Viejo (5 km)
    Forts & heritage350Monumento A San Martín (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1029Cerro Moreno (29 km)
    Other attractions527Reloj de Sol (1 km)
    Churches1222Iglesia Bautista la Santa Fe (1 km)
    Museums220Antiguo Gran Deposito de Bebidas Lichowski (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens211Parque Natural Municipal Paraje Los Indios (16 km)
    Beaches & coast011Playa del Sol (63 km)
    Parks57Plaza San Martín (1 km)
    Caves14Cueva de Los Murciélagos (19 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves04Ilha Itacaruaré Grande (58 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Rio Ijuí (72 km)
    Treks01Hiking. Jesus of Tavarangüé (93 km)

    Oberá: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Oberá?

    Catedral San Antonio de Padua (church, about 1 km), Parque de Las Naciones (park, about 2 km), Museo Ruso (museum, about 2 km), Arroyo Cariyo Viejo (waterfall, about 5 km), Salto Polaca (waterfall, about 7 km), Cerro Moreno (viewpoint, about 29 km).

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

    63 places on Spotwander: 23 waterfalls, 3 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 other attractions, 12 churches.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Oberá?

    Arroyo Cariyo Viejo, about 5 km by road; Salto Polaca (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Oberá?

    Monumento A San Martín, about 1 km by road; Martín Miguel de Güemes (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Oberá?

    Cerro Moreno, about 29 km by road; Cerro del Borracho (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Oberá?

    Start in Oberá, visit Catedral San Antonio de Padua, then Salto Polaca, then Arroyo Cariyo Viejo, then Museo Ruso, then Parque de Las Naciones, and drive back — about 17 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Oberá?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Oberá

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Oberá’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Oberá on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.