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Cherán

Cherán is a town in Cherán district, Michoacán, Mexico of about 14,245 people. Within 50 km by road there are 161 places to visit: 137 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 forts & heritage and 2 museums. The must-see places are Michoacán-Guanajuato Volcanic Field, Alberca de Los Espinos and Monumento José María Morelos Pavón.

19.6854° N, 101.9537° WPop. 14,245

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Within 30 km84 places
Within 50 km161
Must-see15
Notable259
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Cherán

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:08 pm

45 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 Cherán
  2. Cerro del Juanyanviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Cerro El Guachanviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Cerro el Aireviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Cerro El Pilónviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Cerro El Tecoloteviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Cherán
Today’s loopCheránStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Cherán?

Mirador Cherán (viewpoint, about 1 km), Cerro el Borrego (viewpoint, about 1 km), Cucundicata (viewpoint, about 2 km), Cerror Tarucun (viewpoint, about 2 km), Cerro Andujuata (viewpoint, about 4 km), Cerro del Juanyan (viewpoint, about 4 km).

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

161 places on Spotwander: 137 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 forts & heritage, 2 museums, 3 waterfalls, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cherán?

Mirador Cherán, about 1 km by road; Cerro el Borrego (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Cherán?

Acceso Caltzontzin, about 37 km by road; Monumento A Benito Juárez (38 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Cherán?

Start in Cherán, visit Cerro del Juanyan, then Cerro El Guachan, then Cerro el Aire, then Cerro El Pilón, then Cerro El Tecolote, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.