Parque Nacional Cerro de GarnicaMonarch Butterfly Biosphere ReserveChupícuaroGrutas De TzirandaCerro San AndrésCascada Salto Del Moro
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Ciudad Hidalgo

Ciudad Hidalgo is a town in Hidalgo district, Michoacán, Mexico of about 60,542 people. Within 50 km by road there are 29 places to visit: 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 forts & heritage and 4 waterfalls. The must-see places are Parque Nacional Cerro de Garnica, Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve and Chupícuaro.

19.6927° N, 100.5545° WPop. 60,542

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Within 30 km5 places
Within 50 km29
Must-see15
Notable209
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Parque Nacional Cerro de Garnica

Nature spot · 35 km · Queréndaro

Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, nature spot near Ciudad Hidalgo
Must-see

Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve

Nature spot · 41 km · San José del Rincón

Chupícuaro, heritage site near Ciudad Hidalgo
Must-see

Chupícuaro

Heritage site · 46 km · Acámbaro

Places near Ciudad Hidalgo by type

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One day from Ciudad Hidalgo

5 stops, one loop, back by 9:23 pm

225 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 Ciudad Hidalgo
  2. Cerro San Andrésviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Chupícuaroheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Parque Nacional Cerro de Garnicanature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Cascada Salto Del Morowaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  6. Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Ciudad Hidalgo
Today’s loopCiudad HidalgoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ciudad Hidalgo?

Grutas De Tziranda (cave, about 1 km), Fábrica La Virgen (heritage site, about 3 km), Parque Nacional Cerro de Garnica (nature spot, about 35 km), Cerro San Andrés (viewpoint, about 17 km), Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve (nature spot, about 41 km), Cascada Salto Del Moro (waterfall, about 22 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ciudad Hidalgo?

29 places on Spotwander: 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 forts & heritage, 4 waterfalls, 1 museum, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ciudad Hidalgo?

Cerro San Andrés, about 17 km by road; Mirador Mil Cumbres, Michoacán de Ocampo (31 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Ciudad Hidalgo?

Fábrica La Virgen, about 3 km by road; San Felipe Los Alzati (34 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ciudad Hidalgo?

Start in Ciudad Hidalgo, visit Cerro San Andrés, then Chupícuaro, then Parque Nacional Cerro de Garnica, then Cascada Salto Del Moro, then Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, and drive back — about 225 km by road in all.