Llano del Hato National Astronomical Observatory

#11 among destinations in Venezuela

Top attraction, Observatories and planetariums

Llano del Hato National Astronomical Observatory

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The Llano del Hato National Astronomical Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Venezuela. It is 3600 meters above sea level and is the country's main observatory. It is situated above the village of Llano del Hato in the Venezuelan Andes, not far from Apartaderos which lies about 50 kilometers north-east of Mérida, Mérida State. ()

Local name: Observatorio Astronómico Nacional de Llano del Hato Coordinates: 8°47'9"N, 70°52'19"W

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Llano del Hato National Astronomical Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kettle Mucubají, Pico El Águila, Pico Mucuñuque, Cordillera de Merida páramo.

3 miE
Lake
Kettle Mucubají, Sierra Nevada National Park
78 min walk • Kettle Mucubají is a glacial lake located in Sierra Nevada National Park, in the Mérida State of Venezuela. The lake is 3625–3655 metres above sea level. Kettle Mucubají is one of the biggest kettles in the valley and is one of the main tourist attractions in the area, which is known for its scenic beauty.
5.8 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pico El Águila, Sierra La Culata National Park
149 min walk • Pico El Águila or Collado del Cóndor is the milestone that stands at the highest elevation on the Venezuelan Transandean Highway in the Cordillera de Mérida of Venezuela.
5.2 miSE
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Pico Mucuñuque, Sierra Nevada National Park
132 min walk • Pico Mucuñuque is a mountain in the Andes of Venezuela. It has a height of 4,609 metres.
4.7 miN
Locality
Cordillera de Merida páramo
120 min walk • The Cordillera de Merida páramo is an ecoregion containing páramo vegetation above the treeline in the Andes mountain range of Venezuela. The isolated habitat has many endemic species. It is relatively stable and intact.

Llano del Hato National Astronomical Observatory

Facts and practical information

Llano del Hato National Astronomical Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Kettle Mucubají, Sierra Nevada National Park

Pico El Águila, Sierra La Culata National Park

Pico Mucuñuque, Sierra Nevada National Park

Cordillera de Merida páramo