Plateau State district, Nigeria

Places to visit near Riyom

Riyom is a town in Plateau State district, Nigeria. Within 50 km by road there are 221 places to visit — 156 churches, 32 mosques & dargahs, 5 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Bukuru Central Mosque, Jos (28 km), Jos Wildlife Park (37 km) and Jos Museum (42 km).

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Riyom at a glance

Location
Plateau State district, Nigeria
Coordinates
9.6368° N, 8.7569° E
Places within 50 km
221 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Riyom

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Riyom: 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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Churches near Riyom

156 churches within 100 km of Riyom. The closest is Ccoin Church Kwi (13 km); the best-known is Cocin Lcc Church Compund (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Riyom

33 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Riyom. The closest is Nurudeen Yoruba Masjid (23 km); the best-known is Bukuru Central Mosque, Jos (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Riyom

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Riyom. The closest is Vom (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Riyom

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Riyom. The closest is Ten Commandments Monument (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Riyom

7 waterfalls within 100 km of Riyom. The closest is Assob Falls (25 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Riyom

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Riyom. The closest is Variety of Trees (40 km); the best-known is Jos Zoological Garden (42 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Riyom

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 103 km on the road.

  1. Start in Riyom
  2. 28 km Bukuru Central Mosque, Jos · mosque, Plateau State
  3. 16 km Jos Museum · museum, Plateau State
  4. 6 km Jos Wildlife Park · mosque or dargah, Plateau State
  5. 39 km Ganawuri Bluff · viewpoint, Plateau State
  6. 9 km Vom · viewpoint, Plateau State
  7. 5 km Back to Riyom

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    Within 15 km of Riyom

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Riyom by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches156156Ccoin Church Kwi (13 km)
    Mosques & dargahs3233Nurudeen Yoruba Masjid (23 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints516Vom (5 km)
    Other attractions1212Prtv (35 km)
    Forts & heritage410Ten Commandments Monument (34 km)
    Waterfalls37Assob Falls (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Variety of Trees (40 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Ankil Dam (38 km)
    Parks22Jos Park (37 km)
    Museums11Jos Museum (42 km)
    Temples11Money Drawing/Lord Zion Spiritual Temple (23 km)

    Riyom: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Riyom?

    Vom (viewpoint, about 5 km), Bukuru Central Mosque, Jos (mosque, about 28 km), Ganawuri Bluff (viewpoint, about 13 km), Jos Wildlife Park (mosque or dargah, about 37 km), Jos Museum (museum, about 42 km), Ginza Medical Center (attraction, about 43 km).

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

    221 places on Spotwander: 156 churches, 32 mosques & dargahs, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 other attractions, 4 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Riyom?

    Ccoin Church Kwi, about 13 km by road; RCCG YAYA Plateau Province 3 (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Riyom?

    Nurudeen Yoruba Masjid, about 23 km by road; Mallam Musa Mosque, Jos (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Riyom?

    Vom, about 5 km by road; Ganawuri Bluff (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Riyom?

    Start in Riyom, visit Bukuru Central Mosque, Jos, then Jos Museum, then Jos Wildlife Park, then Ganawuri Bluff, then Vom, and drive back — about 103 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Riyom?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

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