Beni district, Bolivia

Places to visit near Riberalta

Riberalta is a town in Beni district, Bolivia, home to about 74,014 people. Within 50 km by road there are 36 places to visit — 17 parks, 9 churches, 3 forts & heritage and 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see place is Aquicuana Reserve (18 km).

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Riberalta, Bolivia
Riberalta, Beni district, Bolivia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Riberalta at a glance

Location
Beni district, Bolivia
Population
about 74,014
Coordinates
11.0065° S, 66.0631° W
Places within 50 km
36 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Riberalta

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

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Parks near Riberalta

22 parks within 100 km of Riberalta. The closest is Plaza Tanque (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Riberalta

15 churches within 100 km of Riberalta. The closest is Iglesia Adventista del Septimo Dia (1 km); the best-known is Riberalta (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Riberalta

6 forts & heritage within 100 km of Riberalta. The closest is Monumento A la Mujer (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Riberalta

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Riberalta. The closest is Lago Tumichucua (24 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Riberalta

2 museums within 100 km of Riberalta. The closest is Centro Cultural Boliviano-Japonés (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Riberalta

3 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 84 km on the road.

  1. Start in Riberalta
  2. 18 km Aquicuana Reserve · nature spot, Beni
  3. 17 km Riberalta · church, Beni
  4. 25 km Lago Tumichucua · lake, Beni
  5. 24 km Back to Riberalta

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From travellers near Riberalta

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How to reach Riberalta

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    Within 15 km of Riberalta

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Riberalta by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks1722Plaza Tanque (1 km)
    Churches915Iglesia Adventista del Septimo Dia (1 km)
    Other attractions49Bambú Selva (1 km)
    Forts & heritage36Monumento A la Mujer (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Lago Tumichucua (24 km)
    Museums12Centro Cultural Boliviano-Japonés (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Aquicuana Reserve (18 km)
    Waterfalls01Cachuela El Tumbo (90 km)
    Beaches & coast01Centro Eco Turístico Riveras Playas Palma Verde (75 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Mirador (93 km)

    Riberalta: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Riberalta?

    Aquicuana Reserve (nature spot, about 18 km), Riberalta (church, about 1 km), Lago Tumichucua (lake, about 24 km), Plaza Tanque (park, about 1 km), Plaza Santa Cruz (park, about 1 km), Iglesia Adventista del Septimo Dia (church, about 1 km).

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

    36 places on Spotwander: 17 parks, 9 churches, 4 other attractions, 3 forts & heritage, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest park to Riberalta?

    Plaza Tanque, about 1 km by road; Plaza Santa Cruz (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Riberalta?

    Iglesia Adventista del Septimo Dia, about 1 km by road; La Iglesia de Jesucristo de Los Santos de Los Ultimos Dias (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Riberalta?

    Monumento A la Mujer, about 1 km by road; Monumento al Pacahuara (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Riberalta?

    Start in Riberalta, visit Aquicuana Reserve, then Riberalta, then Lago Tumichucua, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Riberalta?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Riberalta

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