Tachira State district, Venezuela

Places to visit near Rubio

Rubio is a town in Tachira State district, Venezuela, home to about 51,568 people. Within 50 km by road there are 115 places to visit — 74 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 forts & heritage, 5 waterfalls and 7 churches. The must-see places are Táchira Depression (8 km), Catedral de San Cristóbal (19 km) and Iglesia Divino Redentor (20 km).

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Rubio, Venezuela
Rubio, Tachira State district, Venezuela. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rubio at a glance

Location
Tachira State district, Venezuela
Population
about 51,568
Coordinates
7.7013° N, 72.3557° W
Places within 50 km
115 (8 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

Top places to visit near Rubio

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rubio

174 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rubio. The closest is Cerro La Escalera (5 km); the best-known is Táchira Depression (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Rubio

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rubio. The closest is Casa Steinvorth (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Rubio

13 waterfalls within 100 km of Rubio. The closest is Catarata El Indio (23 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Rubio

8 churches within 100 km of Rubio. The closest is Catedral de San Cristóbal (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rubio

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rubio. The closest is Abra de Río Frío Natural Monument (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Rubio

7 museums within 100 km of Rubio. The closest is House of Santander (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Rubio

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 87 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rubio
  2. 5 km Cerro La Escalera · viewpoint, Tachira State
  3. 18 km Iglesia Divino Redentor · church, Tachira State
  4. 2 km Catedral de San Cristóbal · church, Tachira State
  5. 33 km House of Santander · museum, Norte de Santander
  6. 21 km Táchira Depression · viewpoint, Tachira State
  7. 8 km Back to Rubio

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How to reach Rubio

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rubio by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints74174Cerro La Escalera (5 km)
    Forts & heritage1928Casa Steinvorth (19 km)
    Waterfalls513Catarata El Indio (23 km)
    Churches78Catedral de San Cristóbal (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens18Abra de Río Frío Natural Monument (21 km)
    Museums47House of Santander (23 km)
    Caves23Cueva de Los Santos (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Laguna Grande (82 km)
    Parks22La Laguna Zoo (18 km)
    Beaches & coast12Área de Sesión (31 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Isla de Betancourt (56 km)

    Rubio: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rubio?

    Táchira Depression (viewpoint, about 8 km), Catedral de San Cristóbal (church, about 19 km), Iglesia Divino Redentor (church, about 20 km), House of Santander (museum, about 23 km), Cerro La Escalera (viewpoint, about 5 km), Cerro La Reina (viewpoint, about 5 km).

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

    115 places on Spotwander: 74 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 forts & heritage, 5 waterfalls, 7 churches, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rubio?

    Cerro La Escalera, about 5 km by road; Cerro La Reina (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rubio?

    Casa Steinvorth, about 19 km by road; Monumento A Cristo Rey (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Rubio?

    Catarata El Indio, about 23 km by road; Cascada Malecon Cúcuta (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rubio?

    Start in Rubio, visit Cerro La Escalera, then Iglesia Divino Redentor, then Catedral de San Cristóbal, then House of Santander, then Táchira Depression, and drive back — about 87 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rubio?

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

    Towns near Rubio

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