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Arcila

Arcila is a town in San Juan del Río district, Querétaro, Mexico of about 3,881 people. Within 50 km by road there are 198 places to visit: 60 forts & heritage, 27 hill stations & viewpoints and 25 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Parque Líneal "Riviera del Río San Juan", Plaza Tequisquiapan and Dunas Rojas Amealco.

20.4104° N, 100.1099° WPop. 3,881

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Within 30 km55 places
Within 50 km198
Must-see19
Notable237
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Arcila

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:47 pm

81 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 Arcila
  2. Acapulquitobeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Plaza Tequisquiapanpark · 45 min
  4. Parque Líneal "Riviera del Río San Juan"lake · 45 min
  5. Cerro Xingoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. San Felipelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Arcila
Today’s loopArcilaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Arcila?

Parque Líneal "Riviera del Río San Juan" (lake, about 15 km), San Felipe (lake, about 5 km), Acapulquito (beach, about 5 km), Plaza Tequisquiapan (park, about 32 km), Cerro Xingo (viewpoint, about 12 km), Dunas Rojas Amealco (attraction, about 33 km).

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

198 places on Spotwander: 60 forts & heritage, 38 other attractions, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Arcila?

Puente de la Historia, about 13 km by road; Monumento A la Maestra Herlinda García Lapeyrette (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Arcila?

Cerro Xingo, about 12 km by road; Mirador (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Arcila?

Start in Arcila, visit Acapulquito, then Plaza Tequisquiapan, then Parque Líneal "Riviera del Río San Juan", then Cerro Xingo, then San Felipe, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.