Places to visit near

El Chauz

El Chauz is a town in Múgica district, Michoacán, Mexico of about 2,382 people. Within 50 km by road there are 40 places to visit: 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage and 1 waterfalls. The must-see places are Pico de Tancítaro, Lake Zirahuén and Parícutin.

18.8920° N, 102.0398° WPop. 2,382

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Within 30 km9 places
Within 50 km40
Must-see4
Notable199
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from El Chauz

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:24 pm

86 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 Chauz
  2. Cascada El Huacowaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Barranca El Mangoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Barranca El Canalitoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Barranca El Frijolviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Barranca El Burroviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in El Chauz
Today’s loopEl ChauzStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near El Chauz?

Barranca El Canalito (viewpoint, about 11 km), Barranca El Mango (viewpoint, about 14 km), Barranca El Burro (viewpoint, about 16 km), Barranca El Frijol (viewpoint, about 22 km), Cascada El Huaco (waterfall, about 26 km), Barranca Cerros Colorados (viewpoint, about 26 km).

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

40 places on Spotwander: 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage, 1 waterfall, 1 museum.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to El Chauz?

Barranca El Canalito, about 11 km by road; Barranca El Mango (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to El Chauz?

Coronel Cenobio Moreno, about 42 km by road; Estatua A Juan Gabriel (43 km) is next.

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

Start in El Chauz, visit Cascada El Huaco, then Barranca El Mango, then Barranca El Canalito, then Barranca El Frijol, then Barranca El Burro, and drive back — about 86 km by road in all.