Zacapoaxtla district, Puebla, Mexico

Places to visit near Comaltepec

Comaltepec is a town in Zacapoaxtla district, Puebla, Mexico, home to about 3,236 people. Within 50 km by road there are 80 places to visit — 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 forts & heritage, 15 waterfalls and 6 museums. The must-see places are Cascada Las Hamacas (24 km), Casa Museo Tlapalcalli (27 km) and Yohualichan (31 km).

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Comaltepec at a glance

Location
Zacapoaxtla district, Puebla, Mexico
Population
about 3,236
Coordinates
19.8589° N, 97.5994° W
Places within 50 km
80 (10 must-see)
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 Comaltepec

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Comaltepec

152 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Comaltepec. The closest is Barranca Torrealco (13 km); the best-known is Los Humeros (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Comaltepec

29 forts & heritage within 100 km of Comaltepec. The closest is Cañon del 5 de Mayo (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Comaltepec

27 waterfalls within 100 km of Comaltepec. The closest is Cascada el Salto (22 km); the best-known is Cascada Las Hamacas (24 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Comaltepec

14 museums within 100 km of Comaltepec. The closest is Museo Comunitario Xolalpancalli (Casa del Pueblo) (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Comaltepec

14 churches within 100 km of Comaltepec. The closest is Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe - Iglesia de Los Jarritos (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Comaltepec

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Comaltepec. The closest is Barranca de Los Jilgueros (47 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Comaltepec

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 50 km on the road.

  1. Start in Comaltepec
  2. 2 km Museo Comunitario Xolalpancalli (Casa del Pueblo) · museum, Zacapoaxtla
  3. 22 km Cascada Las Hamacas · waterfall, Cuetzalan del Progreso
  4. 22 km Amèn · heritage site, Zacapoaxtla
  5. 1 km Benito Juarez · heritage site, Zacapoaxtla
  6. 1 km Cañon del 5 de Mayo · heritage site, Zacapoaxtla
  7. 2 km Back to Comaltepec

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    All places near Comaltepec by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Comaltepec by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints30152Barranca Torrealco (13 km)
    Forts & heritage1529Cañon del 5 de Mayo (2 km)
    Waterfalls1527Cascada el Salto (22 km)
    Museums614Museo Comunitario Xolalpancalli (Casa del Pueblo) (2 km)
    Churches514Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe - Iglesia de Los Jarritos (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens110Barranca de Los Jilgueros (47 km)
    Caves49Los Corales (21 km)
    Other attractions25Vitromurales (48 km)
    Parks22"El Pinal" Park (31 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Paseo de Los Lagos (100 km)

    Comaltepec: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Comaltepec?

    Museo Comunitario Xolalpancalli (Casa del Pueblo) (museum, about 2 km), Cañon del 5 de Mayo (heritage site, about 2 km), Benito Juarez (heritage site, about 2 km), Amèn (heritage site, about 2 km), Cascada Las Hamacas (waterfall, about 24 km), Casa Museo Tlapalcalli (museum, about 27 km).

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

    80 places on Spotwander: 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 forts & heritage, 15 waterfalls, 6 museums, 5 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Comaltepec?

    Barranca Torrealco, about 13 km by road; Barranca Atiejalac (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Comaltepec?

    Cañon del 5 de Mayo, about 2 km by road; Benito Juarez (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Comaltepec?

    Cascada el Salto, about 22 km by road; El Salto (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Comaltepec?

    Start in Comaltepec, visit Museo Comunitario Xolalpancalli (Casa del Pueblo), then Cascada Las Hamacas, then Amèn, then Benito Juarez, then Cañon del 5 de Mayo, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Comaltepec?

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

    Towns near Comaltepec

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