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Cocucho

Cocucho is a town in Paracho district, Michoacán, Mexico of about 2,838 people. Within 50 km by road there are 148 places to visit: 120 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 forts & heritage and 5 waterfalls. The must-see places are Parque Nacional Lago de Camécuaro, Parícutin and Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

19.6948° N, 102.1893° WPop. 2,838

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Within 30 km54 places
Within 50 km148
Must-see12
Notable262
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Cocucho

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:00 pm

120 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 Cocucho
  2. Barranca Carazanañoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Parque Nacional Lago de Camécuaronature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Barranca El Madroñoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Cerros Pelonesviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Parícutinviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Cocucho
Today’s loopCocuchoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Cocucho?

Barranca El Madroño (viewpoint, about 4 km), Cerros Pelones (viewpoint, about 8 km), Parque Nacional Lago de Camécuaro (nature spot, about 29 km), Parícutin (viewpoint, about 29 km), Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol (church, about 9 km), Barranca Carazanaño (viewpoint, about 10 km).

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

148 places on Spotwander: 120 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 forts & heritage, 5 waterfalls, 2 museums, 1 lake.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cocucho?

Barranca El Madroño, about 4 km by road; Cerros Pelones (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Cocucho?

Estatua A Francisco J. Mujica, about 39 km by road; Fuente Obelisco Los Reyes 400 (40 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Cocucho?

Start in Cocucho, visit Barranca Carazanaño, then Parque Nacional Lago de Camécuaro, then Barranca El Madroño, then Cerros Pelones, then Parícutin, and drive back — about 120 km by road in all.