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Altotonga

Altotonga is a town in Altotonga district, Veracruz, Mexico of about 19,722 people. Within 50 km by road there are 115 places to visit: 66 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 waterfalls and 16 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Zona Arqueológica de San Juan Xiutetelco, San Carlos Fortress and Los Humeros.

19.7661° N, 97.2451° WPop. 19,722

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Within 30 km36 places
Within 50 km115
Must-see31
Notable230
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Altotonga

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:59 pm

99 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 Altotonga
  2. Cascada Velo de Novia Asececawaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Zona Arqueológica de San Juan Xiutetelcoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Los Humerosviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. San Carlos Fortressheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Cascada de Pancho Pozawaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Altotonga
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Altotonga?

Zona Arqueológica de San Juan Xiutetelco (heritage site, about 11 km), Monumento A la Madre (heritage site, about 1 km), Cascada de Pancho Poza (waterfall, about 4 km), Cascada Velo de Novia Asececa (waterfall, about 5 km), San Carlos Fortress (heritage site, about 27 km), Los Humeros (viewpoint, about 29 km).

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

115 places on Spotwander: 66 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 waterfalls, 16 forts & heritage, 2 museums, 7 caves.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Altotonga?

Barranca Xaltitine, about 9 km by road; Barranca Aguaje de Altoluca (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Altotonga?

Cascada de Pancho Poza, about 4 km by road; Cascada Velo de Novia Asececa (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Altotonga?

Start in Altotonga, visit Cascada Velo de Novia Asececa, then Zona Arqueológica de San Juan Xiutetelco, then Los Humeros, then San Carlos Fortress, then Cascada de Pancho Poza, and drive back — about 99 km by road in all.