Places to visit near

El Ranchito

El Ranchito is a town in Nayarit, Mexico of about 1,255 people. Within 50 km by road there are 118 places to visit: 60 beaches & coast, 14 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Playa de Guayabitos and Yelapa Waterfall.

20.7335° N, 105.1493° WPop. 1,255

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Within 30 km33 places
Within 50 km118
Must-see3
Notable195
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from El Ranchito

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:33 pm

62 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 Ranchito
  2. El Cora Crocodile Sanctuarysanctuary · 2 hrs
  3. Occidental Nuevo Vallartabeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Costalegrebeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Playa de Orobeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupechurch · 30 min
  7. Back in El Ranchito
Today’s loopEl RanchitoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near El Ranchito?

Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe (church, about 21 km), Estatua de Los Peces (attraction, about 17 km), Playa de Oro (beach, about 17 km), Playa Los Tules (beach, about 17 km), Costalegre (beach, about 18 km), Tranquila Beach (beach, about 18 km).

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

118 places on Spotwander: 60 beaches & coast, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 other attractions, 6 forts & heritage, 8 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest beach to El Ranchito?

Playa de Oro, about 17 km by road; Playa Los Tules (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to El Ranchito?

La Cruz, about 20 km by road; Faro de Matamoros (20 km) is next.

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

Start in El Ranchito, visit El Cora Crocodile Sanctuary, then Occidental Nuevo Vallarta, then Costalegre, then Playa de Oro, then Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.