Loma Bonita district, Oaxaca, Mexico

Places to visit near Isla

Isla is a town in Loma Bonita district, Oaxaca, Mexico, home to about 26,287 people. Within 50 km by road there are 85 places to visit — 22 churches, 1 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 23 parks. The must-see places are Museo Tres Zapotes (62 km), Eyipantla Falls (65 km) and Matacapan (76 km).

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Isla at a glance

Location
Loma Bonita district, Oaxaca, Mexico
Population
about 26,287
Coordinates
18.0278° N, 95.5295° W
Places within 50 km
85
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Isla

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Isla: 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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Churches near Isla

41 churches within 100 km of Isla. The closest is Iglesia Adventista del Septimo Dia (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Isla

41 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Isla. The closest is Mirador (46 km); the best-known is Cerro El Vigia (64 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Isla

39 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Isla. The closest is Laguna San Agustín (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Isla

36 parks within 100 km of Isla. The closest is Parque Municipal (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Isla

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Isla. The closest is Busto de Jose Azueta (24 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Isla

12 museums within 100 km of Isla. The closest is Casa de la Cultura (46 km); the best-known is Museo Tres Zapotes (62 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Isla

4 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 128 km on the road.

  1. Start in Isla
  2. 24 km Busto de Jose Azueta · heritage site, José Azueta
  3. 42 km Casa de la Cultura "Aurora Ferat de Zamacona" · museum, Cosamaloapan de Carpio
  4. 4 km Palapa · beach, Carlos A. Carrillo
  5. 1 km Cruz Grande · heritage site, Carlos A. Carrillo
  6. 57 km Back to Isla

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    All places near Isla by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Isla by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2241Iglesia Adventista del Septimo Dia (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints141Mirador (46 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3239Laguna San Agustín (13 km)
    Parks2336Parque Municipal (1 km)
    Other attractions315Templo del Septimo Día (18 km)
    Forts & heritage113Busto de Jose Azueta (24 km)
    Museums112Casa de la Cultura (46 km)
    Waterfalls011Eyipantla Falls (65 km)
    Beaches & coast28Santa Elena Playa Vicente Veracruz (35 km)
    Buddhist sites01Casa del Apostol (73 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Reserva de la Biosfera Los Tuxtlas (94 km)

    Isla: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Isla?

    Busto de Jose Azueta (heritage site, about 24 km), Parque Municipal (park, about 1 km), Iglesia Adventista del Septimo Dia (church, about 1 km), Bethel Principe de Paz (church, about 1 km), Centro Familiar Cristiano Emmanuel (church, about 1 km), Laguna San Agustín (lake, about 13 km).

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

    85 places on Spotwander: 22 churches, 1 viewpoint, 32 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 23 parks, 3 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Isla?

    Iglesia Adventista del Septimo Dia, about 1 km by road; Bethel Principe de Paz (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Isla?

    Mirador, about 46 km by road; Mirador Las Mariposas (56 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Isla?

    Laguna San Agustín, about 13 km by road; Laguna Buenavista (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Isla?

    Start in Isla, visit Busto de Jose Azueta, then Casa de la Cultura "Aurora Ferat de Zamacona", then Palapa, then Cruz Grande, and drive back — about 128 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Isla?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks.

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