Places to visit near

Arandas

Arandas is a town in Región Altos Sur district, Jalisco, Mexico of about 52,175 people. Within 50 km by road there are 29 places to visit: 4 forts & heritage, 11 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 churches. The must-see places are Casco de la Hacienda de Jalpa de Cánovas, Catedral Basílica de Nuestra Señora de San Juan de Los Lagos and Archaeological Site Plazuelas.

20.7052° N, 102.3464° WPop. 52,175

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Within 30 km11 places
Within 50 km29
Must-see4
Notable123
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Arandas

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:08 pm

155 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 Arandas
  2. Presa El Tulelake · 45 min
  3. Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Los Doloreschurch · 30 min
  4. Parroquia de Santa María de Guadalupechurch · 30 min
  5. Santuario de La Virgen de Guadalupechurch · 30 min
  6. Cerro La Reservaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Arandas
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Arandas?

Presa El Tule (lake, about 12 km), Santuario de La Virgen de Guadalupe (church, about 21 km), Parroquia de Santa María de Guadalupe (church, about 24 km), Plaza Principal de Arandas (park, about 1 km), Parque Hidalgo (park, about 1 km), Parroquia de Santa María de Guadalupe (church, about 1 km).

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

29 places on Spotwander: 4 forts & heritage, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 churches, 2 museums, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Arandas?

Cruz Misionera, about 42 km by road; Delfino Lozano (42 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Arandas?

Cerro La Reserva, about 30 km by road; Cerro Grande (30 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Arandas?

Start in Arandas, visit Presa El Tule, then Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Los Dolores, then Parroquia de Santa María de Guadalupe, then Santuario de La Virgen de Guadalupe, then Cerro La Reserva, and drive back — about 155 km by road in all.