Atil district, Sonora, Mexico

Places to visit near Atil

Atil is a town in Atil district, Sonora, Mexico, home to about 609 people. Within 50 km by road there are 102 places to visit — 46 hill stations & viewpoints, 42 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 0 forts & heritage and 6 churches. The must-see places are Pajarita Wilderness (90 km) and Peña Blanca Lake (98 km).

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Atil, Sonora
Atil, Atil district, Sonora, Mexico. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Atil at a glance

Location
Atil district, Sonora, Mexico
Population
about 609
Coordinates
30.8436° N, 111.5836° W
Places within 50 km
102
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Atil

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Atil

114 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Atil. The closest is Cerro Santa Teresa (1 km); the best-known is Cañada Cerrito Colorado (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Atil

56 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Atil. The closest is San Martín (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Atil

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Atil. The closest is Trincheras Hill (63 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Atil

6 churches within 100 km of Atil. The closest is Saint Francis of Assisi Old Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Atil

5 parks within 100 km of Atil. The closest is Plaza Pública de Átil (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Atil

2 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Atil. The closest is Pajarita Wilderness (90 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Atil

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 90 km on the road.

  1. Start in Atil
  2. 18 km Cañada Cerrito Colorado · viewpoint, Tubutama
  3. 2 km Cañada Ancha · viewpoint, Tubutama
  4. 13 km Cañada El Compartidero · viewpoint, Tubutama
  5. 7 km Cañada Palo Fierro · viewpoint, Tubutama
  6. 25 km Cerro El Maypa · viewpoint, Tubutama
  7. 25 km Back to Atil

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How to reach Atil

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    Within 15 km of Atil

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Atil by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints46114Cerro Santa Teresa (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4256San Martín (9 km)
    Forts & heritage07Trincheras Hill (63 km)
    Churches66Saint Francis of Assisi Old Church (1 km)
    Parks55Plaza Pública de Átil (1 km)
    Other attractions33Letras de Altar (35 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Pajarita Wilderness (90 km)
    Beaches & coast01Tailings (95 km)
    Waterfalls01Waterfall Spring (96 km)

    Atil: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Atil?

    Cañada Cerrito Colorado (viewpoint, about 18 km), Cañada Ancha (viewpoint, about 20 km), Cerro El Maypa (viewpoint, about 25 km), Cañada El Compartidero (viewpoint, about 25 km), Cañada Palo Fierro (viewpoint, about 25 km), Plaza Pública de Átil (park, about 1 km).

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

    102 places on Spotwander: 46 hill stations & viewpoints, 42 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 churches, 5 parks, 3 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Atil?

    Cerro Santa Teresa, about 1 km by road; Puerto Blanco (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Atil?

    San Martín, about 9 km by road; Bebelama (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Atil?

    Trincheras Hill, about 63 km by road; Casa Piedra (86 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Atil?

    Start in Atil, visit Cañada Cerrito Colorado, then Cañada Ancha, then Cañada El Compartidero, then Cañada Palo Fierro, then Cerro El Maypa, and drive back — about 90 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Atil?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Atil

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Atil’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Atil on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.