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Ascención

Ascención is a town in Ascensión district, Chihuahua, Mexico of about 11,781 people. Within 50 km by road there are 55 places to visit: 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 0 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 10 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Big Hatchet Peak and Zeller Peak.

31.1000° N, 107.9833° WPop. 11,781

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Within 30 km22 places
Within 50 km55
Must-see2
Notable55
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Ascención

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:06 pm

164 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 Ascención
  2. Alamos Altosviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. C. Los Diablosviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Cañada Las Letrasviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Cañada El Flacoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Puerto San Vicenteviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Ascención
Today’s loopAscenciónStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ascención?

Cañada El Flaco (viewpoint, about 25 km), Alamos Altos (viewpoint, about 25 km), Cañada El Bajito (viewpoint, about 26 km), Cañada Las Letras (viewpoint, about 26 km), Letras (heritage site, about 1 km), Plaza Municipal (park, about 2 km).

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

55 places on Spotwander: 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 forts & heritage, 5 churches, 3 parks, 2 other attractions.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ascención?

El Durazno, about 17 km by road; Tascate (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Ascención?

Cottonwood Tank, about 56 km by road; Middle Mountain Tank (59 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ascención?

Start in Ascención, visit Alamos Altos, then C. Los Diablos, then Cañada Las Letras, then Cañada El Flaco, then Puerto San Vicente, and drive back — about 164 km by road in all.