RINCON DE LA VICTORIA18km from the city centre, it is a nice place to go and relax.TOMATITAS5km from the centre, it is a pretty natural bathing place, ideal for picnic.LA TABLADA4km from the city, it was the battlefield where local hero Moto Mendez vanquished the Spanishes in 1817.SAN LORENZOA pretty colonial village, which houses the local hero Moto Mendez museum.BALNEARIO DE TOLOMOSITA7 km from the city, It is a place to go for bathing and relaxing near the San Jacinto dam.SAN ANDRES25 km from the city, a very nice place to go for a splash. It is also where a huge potatoes fair is held.SAN LUIS7 km from the centre, It is a greenish fruit centre.PADCAYA55 km from the city, there is a huge variety of fossils to be found.CHAGUAYA60 km from the city, it is known for its sanctuary of the virgin of Chaguaya. Also known for being the best wine area.COMATA15 km from the city, it has waterfalls and nice scenery.NATIONAL PARKSSAMATARIQUIAParksinperil.orgAGUARAGUE