Places to visit near

El Cortés

El Cortés is a town in San Marcos district, Guerrero, Mexico of about 1,242 people. Within 50 km by road there are 203 places to visit: 74 churches, 38 beaches & coast and 24 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Playa Majahua, Parque Nacional El Veladero and Fuerte de San Diego.

16.7806° N, 99.5021° WPop. 1,242

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Within 30 km27 places
Within 50 km203
Must-see6
Notable42
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from El Cortés

5 stops, one loop, back by 8:51 pm

234 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 Cortés
  2. Letras Las Vigasheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Tehuacalco Ruinsheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Parque Nacional El Veladeronature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Our Lady of Solitude Cathedral, Acapulcochurch · 30 min
  6. Playa Majahuabeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in El Cortés
Today’s loopEl CortésStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near El Cortés?

Playa Majahua (beach, about 45 km), Parque Nacional El Veladero (nature spot, about 53 km), Fuerte de San Diego (museum, about 54 km), Our Lady of Solitude Cathedral, Acapulco (church, about 55 km), Fortín Álvarez (fort, about 56 km), Letras Las Vigas (heritage site, about 36 km).

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

203 places on Spotwander: 74 churches, 38 beaches & coast, 37 other attractions, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 parks.

Which is the nearest church to El Cortés?

Iglesia Señor San Marcos, about 15 km by road; Parroquia De San Marcos Evangelista (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to El Cortés?

Playa El Dorado, about 18 km by road; Bocana del Río Papagayo (19 km) is next.

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

Start in El Cortés, visit Letras Las Vigas, then Tehuacalco Ruins, then Parque Nacional El Veladero, then Our Lady of Solitude Cathedral, Acapulco, then Playa Majahua, and drive back — about 234 km by road in all.