Región Valles district, Jalisco, Mexico

Places to visit near Ameca

Ameca is a town in Región Valles district, Jalisco, Mexico, home to about 36,156 people. Within 50 km by road there are 64 places to visit — 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 forts & heritage, 5 churches and 1 museums. The must-see places are Palacio de Ocomo (32 km), Área de Protección de Flora y Fauna Sierra de Quila (33 km) and El Gran Guachi (34 km).

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Ameca, Jalisco
Ameca, Región Valles district, Jalisco, Mexico. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ameca at a glance

Location
Región Valles district, Jalisco, Mexico
Population
about 36,156
Coordinates
20.5463° N, 104.0451° W
Places within 50 km
64 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Ameca

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ameca

102 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ameca. The closest is Cerro Grande de Ameca (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Ameca

85 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ameca. The closest is Palacio de Ocomo (32 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ameca

33 churches within 100 km of Ameca. The closest is Santuario de la Virgen de Guadalupe (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Ameca

17 museums within 100 km of Ameca. The closest is Museo De Guachimontones (34 km); the best-known is National Museum of the Tequila (54 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ameca

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ameca. The closest is La Vega (29 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Ameca

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Ameca. The closest is Cascada Los Azules (57 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Ameca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 175 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ameca
  2. 1 km Santuario de la Virgen de Guadalupe · church, Región Valles
  3. 33 km Área de Protección de Flora y Fauna Sierra de Quila · nature spot, Región Sierra de Amula
  4. 63 km Palacio de Ocomo · heritage site, Región Valles
  5. 43 km El Gran Guachi · heritage site, Región Valles
  6. 23 km Cerro Grande de Ameca · viewpoint, Región Valles
  7. 12 km Back to Ameca

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How to reach Ameca

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ameca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints21102Cerro Grande de Ameca (12 km)
    Forts & heritage3085Palacio de Ocomo (32 km)
    Churches533Santuario de la Virgen de Guadalupe (1 km)
    Museums117Museo De Guachimontones (34 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs114La Vega (29 km)
    Waterfalls011Cascada Los Azules (57 km)
    Beaches & coast55Ojo de Agua (25 km)
    Caves05Cueva Pequeña (57 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Área de Protección de Flora y Fauna Sierra de Quila (33 km)
    Parks04Parque Metropolitano (81 km)
    Other attractions03Balneario El Manto (74 km)

    Ameca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ameca?

    Santuario de la Virgen de Guadalupe (church, about 1 km), Palacio de Ocomo (heritage site, about 32 km), Cerro Grande de Ameca (viewpoint, about 12 km), Área de Protección de Flora y Fauna Sierra de Quila (nature spot, about 33 km), El Gran Guachi (heritage site, about 34 km), Cerro de la Cruz (viewpoint, about 22 km).

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

    64 places on Spotwander: 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 forts & heritage, 5 churches, 1 museum, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ameca?

    Cerro Grande de Ameca, about 12 km by road; Cerro de la Cruz (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ameca?

    Palacio de Ocomo, about 32 km by road; Juego de Pelota (34 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ameca?

    Santuario de la Virgen de Guadalupe, about 1 km by road; San Pedro (38 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ameca?

    Start in Ameca, visit Santuario de la Virgen de Guadalupe, then Área de Protección de Flora y Fauna Sierra de Quila, then Palacio de Ocomo, then El Gran Guachi, then Cerro Grande de Ameca, and drive back — about 175 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ameca?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Ameca

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ameca’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ameca on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.