Places to visit near

Apatzingán

Apatzingán is a town in Apatzingán district, Michoacán, Mexico of about 99,010 people. Within 50 km by road there are 42 places to visit: 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage and 1 waterfalls. The must-see places are Pico de Tancítaro, Parícutin and Lake Zirahuén.

19.0886° N, 102.3570° WPop. 99,010

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Within 30 km22 places
Within 50 km42
Must-see3
Notable246
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Apatzingán

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:27 pm

78 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 Apatzingán
  2. Barranca Anicuatoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Barranca Agua Dulceviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Coronel Cenobio Morenoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Barranca El Cirianviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. El Cantónviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Apatzingán
Today’s loopApatzingánStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Apatzingán?

Independencia (heritage site, about 1 km), Museo Casa Morelos (museum, about 1 km), Busto Morelos (heritage site, about 1 km), Monumento A la Cultura (heritage site, about 1 km), FCE (heritage site, about 1 km), Cerro del Circo (viewpoint, about 4 km).

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

42 places on Spotwander: 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage, 1 waterfall, 1 museum, 1 sanctuary.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Apatzingán?

Cerro del Circo, about 4 km by road; El Cantón (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Apatzingán?

Independencia, about 1 km by road; Busto Morelos (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Apatzingán?

Start in Apatzingán, visit Barranca Anicuato, then Barranca Agua Dulce, then Coronel Cenobio Moreno, then Barranca El Cirian, then El Cantón, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.