Places to visit near

Colotlán

Colotlán is a town in Región Norte district, Jalisco, Mexico of about 13,256 people. Within 50 km by road there are 25 places to visit: 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 forts & heritage and 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Museo Arqueológico La Quemada and Cerro del Teúl.

22.1130° N, 103.2671° WPop. 13,256

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Within 30 km21 places
Within 50 km25
Must-see2
Notable151
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Colotlán

5 stops, one loop, back by 7:06 pm

214 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 Colotlán
  2. Cerro La Sorruedaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Cerro La Vigaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Barranca Los Corralesviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. El Salto Coloradowaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  6. El Seminarioheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Colotlán
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Colotlán?

Cascada de San Pedro (waterfall, about 1 km), El Salto Colorado (waterfall, about 25 km), Plaza Principal (park, about 1 km), Iglesia San Luis Obispo (church, about 1 km), Parroquia de San Luis Obispo (church, about 1 km), Lake Colotlan (lake, about 1 km).

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

25 places on Spotwander: 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 forts & heritage, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 churches, 2 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Colotlán?

Sauz de Los Márquez, about 19 km by road; El Carrizal Jalisco (20 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Colotlán?

Santa Cruz Conmemorativo Jose DeLeon, about 30 km by road; El Seminario (48 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Colotlán?

Start in Colotlán, visit Cerro La Sorrueda, then Cerro La Viga, then Barranca Los Corrales, then El Salto Colorado, then El Seminario, and drive back — about 214 km by road in all.