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Chalcatzingo

Chalcatzingo is a town in Jantetelco district, Morelos, Mexico of about 2,449 people. Within 50 km by road there are 63 places to visit: 17 forts & heritage, 14 churches and 16 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Zona Arqueológica Chalcatzingo, Iglesia and Temple and Convent of Saint James the Apostle.

18.6895° N, 98.7743° WPop. 2,449

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Within 30 km54 places
Within 50 km63
Must-see56
Notable54
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Chalcatzingo

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:57 pm

78 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 Chalcatzingo
  2. Cerro del Chumilviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Temple and Convent of Saint James the Apostleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Iglesiachurch · 30 min
  5. Iglesia Señor del Pueblochurch · 30 min
  6. Iglesia San Franciscochurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Chalcatzingo
Today’s loopChalcatzingoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Chalcatzingo?

Zona Arqueológica Chalcatzingo (heritage site, about 2 km), Cabeza de Chango (viewpoint, about 2 km), El Penón (viewpoint, about 2 km), Iglesia (church, about 23 km), Zona Arqueológica Las Pilas (heritage site, about 3 km), Cerro del Chumil (viewpoint, about 4 km).

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

63 places on Spotwander: 17 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 other attractions, 1 park.

Which is the nearest fort to Chalcatzingo?

Zona Arqueológica Chalcatzingo, about 2 km by road; Zona Arqueológica Las Pilas (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Chalcatzingo?

Iglesia San Francisco, about 4 km by road; Iglesia Señor del Pueblo (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Chalcatzingo?

Start in Chalcatzingo, visit Cerro del Chumil, then Temple and Convent of Saint James the Apostle, then Iglesia, then Iglesia Señor del Pueblo, then Iglesia San Francisco, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.