Places to visit near

Canatlán

Canatlán is a town in Canatlán district, Durango, Mexico of about 11,495 people. Within 50 km by road there are 71 places to visit: 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 churches and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Lugar de Nacimiento del General "Pancho Villa" Doroteo Arango, Museo De Sitio. La Coyotada and Durango Volcanic Field.

24.5258° N, 104.7733° WPop. 11,495

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Within 30 km35 places
Within 50 km71
Must-see6
Notable122
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Canatlán

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:44 pm

59 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 Canatlán
  2. Presa Caboracalake · 45 min
  3. El Tecoloteviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Michirameviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Cacariaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Cristo Reyheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Canatlán
Today’s loopCanatlánStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Canatlán?

Manzana Metalica (heritage site, about 1 km), Canatlán (viewpoint, about 1 km), Caboraca (viewpoint, about 3 km), Cristo Rey (heritage site, about 5 km), Garbanzo (viewpoint, about 5 km), Michirame (viewpoint, about 5 km).

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

71 places on Spotwander: 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 churches, 2 forts & heritage, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 parks.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Canatlán?

Canatlán, about 1 km by road; Caboraca (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Canatlán?

Comunidad Cristiana Peniel, about 1 km by road; Templo de Santa Teresa de Jesus (20 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Canatlán?

Start in Canatlán, visit Presa Caboraca, then El Tecolote, then Michirame, then Cacaria, then Cristo Rey, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.