Coatzacoalcos district, Veracruz, Mexico

Places to visit near Allende

Allende is a town in Coatzacoalcos district, Veracruz, Mexico, home to about 23,620 people. Within 50 km by road there are 177 places to visit — 94 churches, 24 parks, 16 forts & heritage and 13 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Coatzacoalcos (10 km), La Venta (47 km) and Las Choapas (51 km).

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Allende at a glance

Location
Coatzacoalcos district, Veracruz, Mexico
Population
about 23,620
Coordinates
18.1551° N, 94.3929° W
Places within 50 km
177 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Allende

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Allende: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Allende

94 churches within 100 km of Allende. The closest is Iglesia Evangélica Pentecostés Peña De Horeb (1 km); the best-known is Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Coatzacoalcos (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Allende

24 parks within 100 km of Allende. The closest is Parque Municipal (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Allende

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Allende. The closest is Plaza de la PAX (4 km); the best-known is Benito Juárez (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Allende

16 beaches & coast within 100 km of Allende. The closest is Coazacualco Veracruz (1 km); the best-known is Coatzacoalcos (10 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Allende

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Allende. The closest is Mirador del Puente Coatzacoalcos II (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Allende

6 museums within 100 km of Allende. The closest is Museo del Faro (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Allende

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 24 km on the road.

  1. Start in Allende
  2. 1 km Faro · beach, Coatzacoalcos
  3. 1 km Museo del Faro · museum, Coatzacoalcos
  4. 2 km Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Coatzacoalcos · church, Coatzacoalcos
  5. 7 km Coatzacoalcos · beach, Coatzacoalcos
  6. 10 km Faro de Coatzacoalcos · beach, Coatzacoalcos
  7. 3 km Back to Allende

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From travellers near Allende

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    Within 15 km of Allende

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Allende by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches9494Iglesia Evangélica Pentecostés Peña De Horeb (1 km)
    Parks2424Parque Municipal (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1621Plaza de la PAX (4 km)
    Beaches & coast1316Coazacualco Veracruz (1 km)
    Other attractions1515Cerro del Gavilan Lighthouse (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints315Mirador del Puente Coatzacoalcos II (21 km)
    Museums46Museo del Faro (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens56Laguna de Nogales,Veracruz (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Laguna Carolino Anaya (9 km)
    Waterfalls03Cascada de Soteapan (64 km)
    Temples11Templo Mormon (17 km)

    Allende: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Allende?

    Coatzacoalcos (beach, about 10 km), Cerro del Gavilan Lighthouse (attraction, about 1 km), Faro (beach, about 1 km), Museo del Faro (museum, about 1 km), Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Coatzacoalcos (church, about 3 km), Faro de Coatzacoalcos (beach, about 3 km).

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

    177 places on Spotwander: 94 churches, 24 parks, 16 forts & heritage, 13 beaches & coast, 15 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Allende?

    Iglesia Evangélica Pentecostés Peña De Horeb, about 1 km by road; IDEA Coatzacoalcos (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Allende?

    Parque Municipal, about 1 km by road; Parque Municipal (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Allende?

    Plaza de la PAX, about 4 km by road; Benito Juárez (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Allende?

    Start in Allende, visit Faro, then Museo del Faro, then Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Coatzacoalcos, then Coatzacoalcos, then Faro de Coatzacoalcos, and drive back — about 24 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Allende?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Allende

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Allende’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.