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El Mentidero

El Mentidero is a town in Región Costa Sur district, Jalisco, Mexico of about 1,406 people. Within 50 km by road there are 26 places to visit: 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 forts & heritage and 1 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Área de Protección de Flora y Fauna Sierra de Quila, Parque Nacional Volcán Nevado de Colima and Laguna Carrizalillos.

19.7707° N, 104.2931° WPop. 1,406

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Within 30 km14 places
Within 50 km26
Must-see3
Notable214
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from El Mentidero

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:56 pm

77 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 Mentidero
  2. La Guitarra de Carlos Santanaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Presa Charco Azullake · 45 min
  4. Bordo del Castillolake · 45 min
  5. Parroquia "San Miguel Arcángel"church · 30 min
  6. Jardin Ramon Coronaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in El Mentidero
Today’s loopEl MentideroStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near El Mentidero?

La Guitarra de Carlos Santana (heritage site, about 9 km), Gral. Marcelino García Barragán (heritage site, about 9 km), Holy Trinity Cathedral, Autlán (church, about 9 km), Hidalgo (heritage site, about 10 km), Jardin Ramon Corona (heritage site, about 11 km), La Capilla (church, about 12 km).

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

26 places on Spotwander: 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 forts & heritage, 1 beach, 1 sanctuary, 2 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to El Mentidero?

El Carrizal, about 27 km by road; La Pastora (28 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to El Mentidero?

La Guitarra de Carlos Santana, about 9 km by road; Gral. Marcelino García Barragán (9 km) is next.

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

Start in El Mentidero, visit La Guitarra de Carlos Santana, then Presa Charco Azul, then Bordo del Castillo, then Parroquia "San Miguel Arcángel", then Jardin Ramon Corona, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.