Places to visit near

Arcelia

Arcelia is a town in San Lucas district, Michoacán, Mexico of about 18,685 people. Within 50 km by road there are 47 places to visit: 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 forts & heritage and 3 waterfalls. The must-see places are Zona Arqueologica Ixcateopan, Zona Arqueológica de San Miguel Ixtapan and Santa Prisca Church.

18.3185° N, 100.2815° WPop. 18,685

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Within 30 km14 places
Within 50 km47
Must-see4
Notable171
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Arcelia

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:12 pm

88 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 Arcelia
  2. Barranca El Letreroviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Barranca El Derrumbaderoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Barranca El Limoncitoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Cerro El Galloviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Cerro La Campanaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Arcelia
Today’s loopArceliaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Arcelia?

Barranca El Letrero (viewpoint, about 13 km), Barranca Calistro (viewpoint, about 16 km), Barranca El Limoncito (viewpoint, about 18 km), Barranca El Derrumbadero (viewpoint, about 20 km), Cerro El Gallo (viewpoint, about 21 km), Cerro La Campana (viewpoint, about 22 km).

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

47 places on Spotwander: 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 forts & heritage, 3 waterfalls, 3 caves, 1 beach.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Arcelia?

Barranca El Letrero, about 13 km by road; Barranca Calistro (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Arcelia?

Cruz de Las Lomas de Apopio, about 45 km by road; Monumento A la Independencia (50 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Arcelia?

Start in Arcelia, visit Barranca El Letrero, then Barranca El Derrumbadero, then Barranca El Limoncito, then Cerro El Gallo, then Cerro La Campana, and drive back — about 88 km by road in all.