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Altamirano

Altamirano is a town in Chanal district, Chiapas, Mexico of about 9,200 people. Within 50 km by road there are 50 places to visit: 24 churches, 3 forts & heritage and 2 waterfalls. The must-see places are Toniná, Santa Elena Poco Uinic and Cascadas Agua Azul.

16.7346° N, 92.0384° WPop. 9,200

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Within 30 km31 places
Within 50 km50
Must-see9
Notable115
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Toniná, museum near Altamirano
Must-see

Toniná

Museum · 23 km · Ocosingo

Must-see

Santa Elena Poco Uinic

Heritage site · 45 km · Las Margaritas

Cascadas Agua Azul, waterfall near Altamirano
Must-see

Cascadas Agua Azul

Waterfall · 73 km · Chilón

Places near Altamirano by type

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One day from Altamirano

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:12 pm

138 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 Altamirano
  2. Cueva Nachaukcave · 1 hrs
  3. Cueva Sacalaltóncave · 1 hrs
  4. Cueva Tzacalkencave · 1 hrs
  5. Santa Elena Poco Uinicheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Toninámuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Altamirano
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Altamirano?

Toniná (museum, about 23 km), Cueva Nachauk (cave, about 12 km), Cueva El Cedro (cave, about 13 km), Cueva Tzacalken (cave, about 16 km), Cueva Sacalaltón (cave, about 18 km), Cueva Chintón (cave, about 19 km).

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

50 places on Spotwander: 24 churches, 3 forts & heritage, 2 waterfalls, 2 museums, 1 viewpoint.

Which is the nearest church to Altamirano?

Iglesia Casa De Gloria, about 2 km by road; Distrito Ocosingo III (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Altamirano?

Pestac, about 22 km by road; Zona Arqueológica Poco Vinic (45 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Altamirano?

Start in Altamirano, visit Cueva Nachauk, then Cueva Sacalaltón, then Cueva Tzacalken, then Santa Elena Poco Uinic, then Toniná, and drive back — about 138 km by road in all.