Cochabamba district, Bolivia

Places to visit near Sacaba

Sacaba is a city in Cochabamba district, Bolivia, home to about 107,628 people. Within 50 km by road there are 124 places to visit — 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 forts & heritage, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 13 waterfalls. The must-see places are Cristo de la Concordia (13 km), Catedral Metropolitana de San Sebastián (16 km) and Convento Museo Santa Teresa (16 km).

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Sacaba, Bolivia
Sacaba, Cochabamba district, Bolivia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sacaba at a glance

Location
Cochabamba district, Bolivia
Population
about 107,628
Coordinates
17.3980° S, 66.0383° W
Places within 50 km
124 (14 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage

Top places to visit near Sacaba

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sacaba

116 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sacaba. The closest is Serranía de San Pedro (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Sacaba

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sacaba. The closest is Comunidad Terapeútica Puntiti (9 km); the best-known is Cristo de la Concordia (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sacaba

30 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Sacaba. The closest is Laguna Larati (8 km); the best-known is Warawara Lake (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Sacaba

28 waterfalls within 100 km of Sacaba. The closest is Cascada La Pajcha (8 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Sacaba

16 churches within 100 km of Sacaba. The closest is El Encuentro (13 km); the best-known is Catedral Metropolitana de San Sebastián (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Sacaba

9 museums within 100 km of Sacaba. The closest is Museo Municipal de Sacaba (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Sacaba

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 85 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sacaba
  2. 13 km Cristo de la Concordia · heritage site, Cochabamba
  3. 3 km Catedral Metropolitana de San Sebastián · church, Cochabamba
  4. 1 km Convento Museo Santa Teresa · church, Cochabamba
  5. 14 km Warawara Lake · lake, Cochabamba
  6. 35 km Presa Rodeo Camino · lake, Cochabamba
  7. 19 km Back to Sacaba

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sacaba by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints22116Serranía de San Pedro (9 km)
    Forts & heritage3437Comunidad Terapeútica Puntiti (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1430Laguna Larati (8 km)
    Waterfalls1328Cascada La Pajcha (8 km)
    Churches1616El Encuentro (13 km)
    Other attractions1012Sedimentos 3 (12 km)
    Museums99Museo Municipal de Sacaba (1 km)
    Caves17Mureca Multirepuestos Cavero (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13Isla 1 (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Jardín Botánico Martín Cárdenas (14 km)
    Parks22Plazuela 7 de Noviembre (15 km)
    Treks01Quirusmayo to Cuidad de Ittas (93 km)

    Sacaba: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sacaba?

    Cristo de la Concordia (heritage site, about 13 km), Catedral Metropolitana de San Sebastián (church, about 16 km), Convento Museo Santa Teresa (church, about 16 km), Warawara Lake (lake, about 18 km), Presa Rodeo Camino (lake, about 19 km), Museo Municipal de Sacaba (museum, about 1 km).

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

    124 places on Spotwander: 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 forts & heritage, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 waterfalls, 16 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sacaba?

    Serranía de San Pedro, about 9 km by road; Tunillasnioj Loma (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sacaba?

    Comunidad Terapeútica Puntiti, about 9 km by road; Cristo de la Concordia (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Sacaba?

    Laguna Larati, about 8 km by road; Laguna Alalay (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sacaba?

    Start in Sacaba, visit Cristo de la Concordia, then Catedral Metropolitana de San Sebastián, then Convento Museo Santa Teresa, then Warawara Lake, then Presa Rodeo Camino, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sacaba?

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

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