Cuernavaca district, Morelos, Mexico

Places to visit near Jiutepec

Jiutepec is a city in Cuernavaca district, Morelos, Mexico, home to about 162,427 people. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit — 5 museums, 30 forts & heritage, 10 churches and 2 parks. The must-see places are Teopanzolco (9 km), Catedral de la Asunción de María (9 km) and Ex-convento de Nuestra Señora de la Natividad (18 km).

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Jiutepec, Morelos
Jiutepec, Cuernavaca district, Morelos, Mexico. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Jiutepec at a glance

Location
Cuernavaca district, Morelos, Mexico
Population
about 162,427
Coordinates
18.8814° N, 99.1778° W
Places within 50 km
67 (16 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and churches

Top places to visit near Jiutepec

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Jiutepec: 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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Museums near Jiutepec

69 museums within 100 km of Jiutepec. The closest is Museo INEEL (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Jiutepec

62 forts & heritage within 100 km of Jiutepec. The closest is El Chinelo (1 km); the best-known is Teopanzolco (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Jiutepec

42 churches within 100 km of Jiutepec. The closest is Asunción de Tejalpa (3 km); the best-known is Catedral de la Asunción de María (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Jiutepec

23 parks within 100 km of Jiutepec. The closest is Parque Estatal Urbano Barranca de Chapultepec (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Jiutepec

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Jiutepec. The closest is Real Quinta Búhos (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Jiutepec

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Jiutepec. The closest is Ajusco (47 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Ajusco · viewpoint · Tlalpan · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Xitle · viewpoint · Tlalpan · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Teuhtli · viewpoint · Milpa Alta · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Yuhualixqui · viewpoint · Iztapalapa · ~63 km · Must-see
  • Tetlalmanche · viewpoint · Tláhuac · ~66 km · Must-see
  • Paso de Cortés · viewpoint · Tetela del Volcán · ~75 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Jiutepec

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 76 km on the road.

  1. Start in Jiutepec
  2. 1 km El Chinelo · heritage site, Jiutepec
  3. 18 km Ex-convento de Nuestra Señora de la Natividad · church, Tepoztlán
  4. 18 km Teopanzolco · heritage site, Cuernavaca
  5. 2 km Catedral de la Asunción de María · church, Cuernavaca
  6. 18 km Xochicalco · heritage site, Temixco
  7. 19 km Back to Jiutepec

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How to reach Jiutepec

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    Within 15 km of Jiutepec

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Jiutepec by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Museums569Museo INEEL (5 km)
    Forts & heritage3062El Chinelo (1 km)
    Churches1042Asunción de Tejalpa (3 km)
    Other attractions1123Balneario Las Fuentes (2 km)
    Parks223Parque Estatal Urbano Barranca de Chapultepec (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens616Real Quinta Búhos (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints111Ajusco (47 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs16Tequesquitengo Lake (39 km)
    Waterfalls14Balneario La Cascada (5 km)

    Jiutepec: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Jiutepec?

    Teopanzolco (heritage site, about 9 km), Catedral de la Asunción de María (church, about 9 km), Ex-convento de Nuestra Señora de la Natividad (church, about 18 km), Xochicalco (heritage site, about 19 km), El Chinelo (heritage site, about 1 km), Reloj de Jiutepec (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    67 places on Spotwander: 5 museums, 30 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 11 other attractions, 2 parks.

    Which is the nearest museum to Jiutepec?

    Museo INEEL, about 5 km by road; Museo de la Medicina Tradicional y Herbolaria (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Jiutepec?

    El Chinelo, about 1 km by road; Reloj de Jiutepec (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Jiutepec?

    Asunción de Tejalpa, about 3 km by road; Iglesia de Dios (Israelita) Loc. 3 de Mayo (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Jiutepec?

    Start in Jiutepec, visit El Chinelo, then Ex-convento de Nuestra Señora de la Natividad, then Teopanzolco, then Catedral de la Asunción de María, then Xochicalco, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Jiutepec?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and churches.

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