Places to visit near

El Cenizo

El Cenizo is a town in Nuevo Laredo district, Tamaulipas, Mexico of about 3,273 people. Within 50 km by road there are 206 places to visit: 70 churches, 58 forts & heritage and 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Parque la Junta, Republic of the Rio Grande Museum and Cathedral of San Agustin.

27.3522° N, 99.4925° WPop. 3,273

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Within 30 km198 places
Within 50 km206
Must-see9
Notable104
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from El Cenizo

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:06 pm

64 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 El Cenizo
  2. Estatuto Universitarioheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Alberca Cascada Realwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  4. Parque la Juntapark · 45 min
  5. Republic of the Rio Grande Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Camp Huisachepark · 45 min
  7. Back in El Cenizo
Today’s loopEl CenizoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near El Cenizo?

Parque la Junta (park, about 17 km), Republic of the Rio Grande Museum (museum, about 21 km), Cathedral of San Agustin (church, about 21 km), Laredo Center For the Arts (church, about 21 km), Fort McIntosh (fort, about 22 km), Lamar Bruni Vergara Environmental Science Center (nature spot, about 22 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of El Cenizo?

206 places on Spotwander: 70 churches, 58 forts & heritage, 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 26 parks, 11 other attractions.

Which is the nearest church to El Cenizo?

Santa Rita de Casia Catholic Church, about 3 km by road; Casa de Dios y Puerta del Cielo (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to El Cenizo?

Welcome/Bienvenidos, El Cenizo, Tx, about 3 km by road; Estatuto Universitario (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from El Cenizo?

Start in El Cenizo, visit Estatuto Universitario, then Alberca Cascada Real, then Parque la Junta, then Republic of the Rio Grande Museum, then Camp Huisache, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.