Higuerote

Coastal town in Venezuela's Miranda state, Higuerote sits on the Caribbean shore of the Barlovento region and is known for its beaches. A short drive from Caracas — roughly an hour and a half — it draws weekend visitors from the capital looking for sea and warm temperatures. The town has its own airport and sits close to mountain terrain inland.

• Population41,364
• Nearest water from center0.5 km
• Nearest mountain from center9.2 km