Monclova district, Coahuila, Mexico

Places to visit near Frontera

Frontera is a town in Monclova district, Coahuila, Mexico, home to about 69,462 people. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit — 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 churches, 16 forts & heritage and 9 parks. The must-see places are Frightful Cave (77 km) and Área de Protección de Flora y Fauna Cuatrociénegas (82 km).

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Frontera, Coahuila
Frontera, Monclova district, Coahuila, Mexico. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Frontera at a glance

Location
Monclova district, Coahuila, Mexico
Population
about 69,462
Coordinates
26.9281° N, 101.4521° W
Places within 50 km
75
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Frontera

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Frontera: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Frontera

167 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Frontera. The closest is Loma La Bartola (3 km); the best-known is Mirador De Monclova (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Frontera

17 churches within 100 km of Frontera. The closest is Comunidad Cristiana Monclova Frontera (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Frontera

16 forts & heritage within 100 km of Frontera. The closest is Mexico's Independence (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Frontera

9 parks within 100 km of Frontera. The closest is Plaza Principal Cd. Frontera (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Frontera

5 museums within 100 km of Frontera. The closest is Sala de la Fama (1 km); the best-known is Museo Pape (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Frontera

5 beaches & coast within 100 km of Frontera. The closest is Salinas Arredondo (72 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Frontera

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 14 km on the road.

  1. Start in Frontera
  2. 1 km Mexico's Independence · heritage site, Frontera
  3. 2 km Arco Panteón Guadalupe · heritage site, Monclova
  4. 2 km Museo Pape · museum, Monclova
  5. 2 km Monumento Heroico A Los Bomberos · heritage site, Monclova
  6. 3 km Harold R. Pape · heritage site, Monclova
  7. 4 km Back to Frontera

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    Within 15 km of Frontera

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Frontera by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints25167Loma La Bartola (3 km)
    Churches1717Comunidad Cristiana Monclova Frontera (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1616Mexico's Independence (1 km)
    Parks99Plaza Principal Cd. Frontera (1 km)
    Museums35Sala de la Fama (1 km)
    Beaches & coast05Salinas Arredondo (72 km)
    Caves14Cueva de la Virgen (9 km)
    Waterfalls23Cascada Xochipilli (7 km)
    Other attractions22Bet-El (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Área de Protección de Flora y Fauna Cuatrociénegas (82 km)

    Frontera: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Frontera?

    Mexico's Independence (heritage site, about 1 km), Arco Panteón Guadalupe (heritage site, about 2 km), Monumento Heroico A Los Bomberos (heritage site, about 3 km), Harold R. Pape (heritage site, about 4 km), Museo Pape (museum, about 5 km), Los 4 Picos (heritage site, about 6 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Frontera?

    75 places on Spotwander: 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 churches, 16 forts & heritage, 9 parks, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Frontera?

    Loma La Bartola, about 3 km by road; Mirador De Monclova (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Frontera?

    Comunidad Cristiana Monclova Frontera, about 1 km by road; Iglesia Peniel IDP (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Frontera?

    Mexico's Independence, about 1 km by road; Arco Panteón Guadalupe (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Frontera?

    Start in Frontera, visit Mexico's Independence, then Arco Panteón Guadalupe, then Museo Pape, then Monumento Heroico A Los Bomberos, then Harold R. Pape, and drive back — about 14 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Frontera?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Frontera

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Frontera’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Frontera on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.