Places to visit near

El Pitahayo

El Pitahayo is a town in Ometepec district, Guerrero, Mexico of about 1,617 people. Within 50 km by road there are 81 places to visit: 31 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints and 19 beaches & coast. The closest is Laguna el Tule.

16.5324° N, 98.5276° WPop. 1,617

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Within 30 km48 places
Within 50 km81
Must-see0
Notable14
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from El Pitahayo

4 stops, one loop, back by 6:14 pm

179 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 Pitahayo
  2. Arroyo Chichalacowaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Busto de Tarsicio Estradaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Playa Tortuguera Tierra Coloradabeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Punta Maldonado Lighthousebeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Back in El Pitahayo
Today’s loopEl PitahayoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near El Pitahayo?

Playa Tortuguera Tierra Colorada (beach, about 24 km), Busto de Tarsicio Estrada (heritage site, about 30 km), Punta Maldonado Lighthouse (beach, about 30 km), Laguna el Tule (lake, about 12 km), Museo Afromexicano (museum, about 15 km), Laguna la Puerta (lake, about 15 km).

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

81 places on Spotwander: 31 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 beaches & coast, 8 other attractions, 9 parks.

Which is the nearest church to El Pitahayo?

Centro Cristiano Fresca Unción, about 16 km by road; Iglesia De Cristo En Cuajinicuilapa (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to El Pitahayo?

Cerro De La Trinchera, Azoyú Guerrero, about 30 km by road; Cerro Huistepec (38 km) is next.

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

Start in El Pitahayo, visit Arroyo Chichalaco, then Busto de Tarsicio Estrada, then Playa Tortuguera Tierra Colorada, then Punta Maldonado Lighthouse, and drive back — about 179 km by road in all.