Zacapoaxtla district, Puebla, Mexico

Places to visit near Atalpan

Atalpan is a town in Zacapoaxtla district, Puebla, Mexico, home to about 1,510 people. Within 50 km by road there are 70 places to visit — 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 forts & heritage, 14 waterfalls and 4 museums. The must-see places are Cascada Las Hamacas (25 km), Los Humeros (27 km) and Zona Arqueológica de San Juan Xiutetelco (31 km).

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Atalpan at a glance

Location
Zacapoaxtla district, Puebla, Mexico
Population
about 1,510
Coordinates
19.8437° N, 97.5601° W
Places within 50 km
70 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Atalpan

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Atalpan

153 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Atalpan. The closest is Barranca Seca (16 km); the best-known is Los Humeros (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Atalpan

29 forts & heritage within 100 km of Atalpan. The closest is Amèn (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Atalpan

27 waterfalls within 100 km of Atalpan. The closest is Cascada el Salto (22 km); the best-known is Cascada Las Hamacas (25 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Atalpan

15 museums within 100 km of Atalpan. The closest is Museo Comunitario Xolalpancalli (Casa del Pueblo) (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Atalpan

13 churches within 100 km of Atalpan. The closest is Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe - Iglesia de Los Jarritos (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Atalpan

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Atalpan. The closest is Barranca de Los Jilgueros (53 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Atalpan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 56 km on the road.

  1. Start in Atalpan
  2. 6 km Amèn · heritage site, Zacapoaxtla
  3. 1 km Benito Juarez · heritage site, Zacapoaxtla
  4. 1 km Cañon del 5 de Mayo · heritage site, Zacapoaxtla
  5. 1 km Museo Comunitario Xolalpancalli (Casa del Pueblo) · museum, Zacapoaxtla
  6. 22 km Cascada Las Hamacas · waterfall, Cuetzalan del Progreso
  7. 25 km Back to Atalpan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Atalpan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints29153Barranca Seca (16 km)
    Forts & heritage1629Amèn (6 km)
    Waterfalls1427Cascada el Salto (22 km)
    Museums415Museo Comunitario Xolalpancalli (Casa del Pueblo) (6 km)
    Churches313Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe - Iglesia de Los Jarritos (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens010Barranca de Los Jilgueros (53 km)
    Caves39Los Corales (22 km)
    Other attractions05Vitromurales (53 km)
    Parks12"El Pinal" Park (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Paseo de Los Lagos (95 km)

    Atalpan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Atalpan?

    Cascada Las Hamacas (waterfall, about 25 km), Amèn (heritage site, about 6 km), Benito Juarez (heritage site, about 6 km), Cañon del 5 de Mayo (heritage site, about 6 km), Museo Comunitario Xolalpancalli (Casa del Pueblo) (museum, about 6 km), Los Humeros (viewpoint, about 27 km).

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

    70 places on Spotwander: 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 forts & heritage, 14 waterfalls, 4 museums, 3 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Atalpan?

    Barranca Seca, about 16 km by road; Barranca Torrealco (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Atalpan?

    Amèn, about 6 km by road; Benito Juarez (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Atalpan?

    Cascada el Salto, about 22 km by road; El Salto (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Atalpan?

    Start in Atalpan, visit Amèn, then Benito Juarez, then Cañon del 5 de Mayo, then Museo Comunitario Xolalpancalli (Casa del Pueblo), then Cascada Las Hamacas, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Atalpan?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums.

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