Places to visit near

El Guaco

El Guaco is a town in Gabriel Zamora district, Michoacán, Mexico of about 1,194 people. Within 50 km by road there are 62 places to visit: 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 forts & heritage and 5 waterfalls. The must-see places are Pico de Tancítaro, Parícutin and Lake Zirahuén.

19.0671° N, 102.0576° WPop. 1,194

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Within 30 km16 places
Within 50 km62
Must-see7
Notable267
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from El Guaco

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:05 pm

83 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 Guaco
  2. Barranca Cerros Coloradosviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Barranca El Cirianviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Cerro de la Cruzviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Barranca Changongo Barridoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Barranca El Mangoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in El Guaco
Today’s loopEl GuacoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near El Guaco?

Cascada El Huaco (waterfall, about 2 km), Barranca Cerros Colorados (viewpoint, about 5 km), Cerro de la Cruz (viewpoint, about 13 km), Barranca El Cirian (viewpoint, about 15 km), Cerro La Batea (viewpoint, about 15 km), Barranca El Mango (viewpoint, about 16 km).

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

62 places on Spotwander: 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 forts & heritage, 5 waterfalls, 2 museums.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to El Guaco?

Barranca Cerros Colorados, about 5 km by road; Cerro de la Cruz (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to El Guaco?

Coronel Cenobio Moreno, about 24 km by road; Estatua A Juan Gabriel (24 km) is next.

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

Start in El Guaco, visit Barranca Cerros Colorados, then Barranca El Cirian, then Cerro de la Cruz, then Barranca Changongo Barrido, then Barranca El Mango, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.