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Jilotepec

Jilotepec is a town in Xalapa district, Veracruz, Mexico of about 3,871 people. Within 50 km by road there are 198 places to visit: 108 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 waterfalls and 16 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Museo de Antropología de Xalapa, Parque Ecológico Macuiltépetl and Cascada Naolinco.

19.6118° N, 96.9517° WPop. 3,871

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Within 30 km121 places
Within 50 km198
Must-see27
Notable229
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Jilotepec

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:20 pm

63 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 Jilotepec
  2. Cascada Bola de Orowaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Paseo de Los Lagoslake · 45 min
  4. Jardín de Esculturasmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Museo de Antropología de Xalapamuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Cascada Naolincowaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Jilotepec
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Jilotepec?

Museo de Antropología de Xalapa (museum, about 9 km), Parque Ecológico Macuiltépetl (nature spot, about 10 km), Cascada Naolinco (waterfall, about 11 km), Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción de Xalapa (church, about 12 km), Pinacoteca Diego Rivera (museum, about 12 km), Paseo de Los Lagos (lake, about 13 km).

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

198 places on Spotwander: 108 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 waterfalls, 16 forts & heritage, 16 museums, 12 caves.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Jilotepec?

Cerro de la Galaxia, about 7 km by road; Cerro del Estropajo (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Jilotepec?

Cascada de Jilotepec, about 1 km by road; Cascada del Río Sedeño (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Jilotepec?

Start in Jilotepec, visit Cascada Bola de Oro, then Paseo de Los Lagos, then Jardín de Esculturas, then Museo de Antropología de Xalapa, then Cascada Naolinco, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.