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Acatepec

Acatepec is a town in Tehuipango district, Veracruz, Mexico of about 3,066 people. Within 50 km by road there are 43 places to visit: 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 forts & heritage and 5 waterfalls. The must-see places are Coxcatlan Cave, Museo de Sitio de Tehuacán and Sistema Huautla.

18.3724° N, 97.0365° WPop. 3,066

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Within 30 km10 places
Within 50 km43
Must-see14
Notable198
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Acatepec

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:48 pm

122 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Acatepec
  2. Gruta Sumidero Atlalaquiacave · 1 hrs
  3. Barranca Xochilapaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Barranca Tlachicolatempaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Museo de Sitio de Tehuacánmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Coxcatlan Caveheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Acatepec
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Acatepec?

Coxcatlan Cave (heritage site, about 21 km), Gruta Sumidero Atlalaquia (cave, about 8 km), Huitziquitla (viewpoint, about 9 km), Barranca Tlachicolatempa (viewpoint, about 19 km), Museo de Sitio de Tehuacán (museum, about 43 km), Barranca Xochilapa (viewpoint, about 23 km).

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

43 places on Spotwander: 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 forts & heritage, 5 waterfalls, 2 museums, 5 caves.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Acatepec?

Huitziquitla, about 9 km by road; Barranca Tlachicolatempa (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Acatepec?

Coxcatlan Cave, about 21 km by road; Zona Arqueológica de Quachilolco (34 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Acatepec?

Start in Acatepec, visit Gruta Sumidero Atlalaquia, then Barranca Xochilapa, then Barranca Tlachicolatempa, then Museo de Sitio de Tehuacán, then Coxcatlan Cave, and drive back — about 122 km by road in all.