Charo district, Michoacán, Mexico

Places to visit near Charo

Charo is a town in Charo district, Michoacán, Mexico, home to about 5,207 people. Within 50 km by road there are 70 places to visit — 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 forts & heritage, 8 museums and 3 waterfalls. The must-see places are Monumento A la Paz (18 km), Parque Nacional Insurgente José María Morelos (18 km) and Parque Zoológico Benito Juárez (21 km).

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Charo at a glance

Location
Charo district, Michoacán, Mexico
Population
about 5,207
Coordinates
19.7497° N, 101.0457° 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 Charo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Charo: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Charo

132 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Charo. The closest is Barranca Casahuetera (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Charo

67 forts & heritage within 100 km of Charo. The closest is Filtros Viejos (17 km); the best-known is Monumento A la Paz (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Charo

16 museums within 100 km of Charo. The closest is Museo Comunitario Charhaku (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Charo

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Charo. The closest is Ecologico Cascadas de Ichaqueo Park (21 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Charo

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Charo. The closest is Lake Cuitzeo (26 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Charo

5 churches within 100 km of Charo. The closest is Capilla de la Virgen de Guadalupe (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Charo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 111 km on the road.

  1. Start in Charo
  2. 1 km Museo Comunitario Charhaku · museum, Charo
  3. 18 km Parque Nacional Insurgente José María Morelos · nature spot, Charo
  4. 27 km Parque Zoológico Benito Juárez · nature spot, Morelia
  5. 4 km Monumento A la Paz · heritage site, Morelia
  6. 35 km Lake Cuitzeo · lake, Uriangato
  7. 26 km Back to Charo

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Charo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints25132Barranca Casahuetera (11 km)
    Forts & heritage2367Filtros Viejos (17 km)
    Museums816Museo Comunitario Charhaku (1 km)
    Waterfalls311Ecologico Cascadas de Ichaqueo Park (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs310Lake Cuitzeo (26 km)
    Churches25Capilla de la Virgen de Guadalupe (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Área Voluntaria Para la Conservación Cañada del Agua (18 km)
    Caves03Grutas De Tziranda (65 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Isla La Pacanda (81 km)
    Other attractions11Zona Arqueológica Huandacareo La Nopalera (47 km)
    Beaches & coast11Faro La Mintzita (33 km)

    Charo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Charo?

    Monumento A la Paz (heritage site, about 18 km), Parque Nacional Insurgente José María Morelos (nature spot, about 18 km), Museo Comunitario Charhaku (museum, about 1 km), Parque Zoológico Benito Juárez (nature spot, about 21 km), Lake Cuitzeo (lake, about 26 km), Parque Nacional Cerro de Garnica (nature spot, about 31 km).

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

    70 places on Spotwander: 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 forts & heritage, 8 museums, 3 waterfalls, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Charo?

    Barranca Casahuetera, about 11 km by road; El Tejocote (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Charo?

    Filtros Viejos, about 17 km by road; El Ancla (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Charo?

    Museo Comunitario Charhaku, about 1 km by road; Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Alfredo Zalce (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Charo?

    Start in Charo, visit Museo Comunitario Charhaku, then Parque Nacional Insurgente José María Morelos, then Parque Zoológico Benito Juárez, then Monumento A la Paz, then Lake Cuitzeo, and drive back — about 111 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Charo?

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

    Towns near Charo

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