Tacámbaro district, Michoacán, Mexico

Places to visit near Chupio

Chupio is a town in Tacámbaro district, Michoacán, Mexico, home to about 2,086 people. Within 50 km by road there are 61 places to visit — 50 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage, 2 museums and 1 waterfalls. The must-see places are Lake Zirahuén (53 km), Angamuco (57 km) and Zona Arqueológica Ihuatzio (60 km).

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Chupio at a glance

Location
Tacámbaro district, Michoacán, Mexico
Population
about 2,086
Coordinates
19.1784° N, 101.4460° W
Places within 50 km
61
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 Chupio

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Chupio: 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 Chupio

191 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chupio. The closest is Cerro Hueco (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Chupio

41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chupio. The closest is Gilberto Guido (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Chupio

14 museums within 100 km of Chupio. The closest is Museo Nacional del Cobre (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Chupio

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Chupio. The closest is Cascada de Las Joyas Bajas (5 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chupio

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Chupio. The closest is Bordos el Bañito (49 km); the best-known is Lake Zirahuén (53 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Chupio

3 churches within 100 km of Chupio. The closest is Basilica de Nuestra Señora de la Salud (51 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Chupio

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chupio
  2. 5 km Cascada de Las Joyas Bajas · waterfall, Tacámbaro
  3. 4 km Cerro Hueco · viewpoint, Tacámbaro
  4. 11 km Misión Cumplida · heritage site, Tacámbaro
  5. 1 km Ingenio Pedernales · heritage site, Tacámbaro
  6. 1 km Gilberto Guido · heritage site, Tacámbaro
  7. 5 km Back to Chupio

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chupio by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints50191Cerro Hueco (6 km)
    Forts & heritage641Gilberto Guido (5 km)
    Museums214Museo Nacional del Cobre (40 km)
    Waterfalls19Cascada de Las Joyas Bajas (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Bordos el Bañito (49 km)
    Churches03Basilica de Nuestra Señora de la Salud (51 km)
    Caves12Cueva de Onda (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Parque Zoológico Benito Juárez (78 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Isla de Janitzio (61 km)
    Beaches & coast01Faro La Mintzita (69 km)

    Chupio: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chupio?

    Cascada de Las Joyas Bajas (waterfall, about 5 km), Gilberto Guido (heritage site, about 5 km), Cerro Hueco (viewpoint, about 6 km), Ingenio Pedernales (heritage site, about 6 km), Misión Cumplida (heritage site, about 6 km), Cueva de Onda (cave, about 6 km).

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

    61 places on Spotwander: 50 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage, 2 museums, 1 waterfall, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chupio?

    Cerro Hueco, about 6 km by road; Mirador de Cutzarondiro (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Chupio?

    Gilberto Guido, about 5 km by road; Ingenio Pedernales (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Chupio?

    Museo Nacional del Cobre, about 40 km by road; Museo Casa Morelos (48 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chupio?

    Start in Chupio, visit Cascada de Las Joyas Bajas, then Cerro Hueco, then Misión Cumplida, then Ingenio Pedernales, then Gilberto Guido, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chupio?

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

    Towns near Chupio

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Chupio’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.