Jantetelco district, Morelos, Mexico

Places to visit near Jonacatepec

Jonacatepec is a town in Jantetelco district, Morelos, Mexico, home to about 8,123 people. Within 50 km by road there are 62 places to visit — 18 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 museums. The must-see places are Zona Arqueológica Chalcatzingo (4 km), Iglesia (21 km) and Balneario Agua Hedionda (25 km).

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Jonacatepec, Morelos
Jonacatepec, Jantetelco district, Morelos, Mexico. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Jonacatepec at a glance

Location
Jantetelco district, Morelos, Mexico
Population
about 8,123
Coordinates
18.6808° N, 98.8034° W
Places within 50 km
62 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Jonacatepec

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Forts & heritage near Jonacatepec

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Jonacatepec. The closest is Zona Arqueológica Las Pilas (1 km); the best-known is Zona Arqueológica Chalcatzingo (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Jonacatepec

27 churches within 100 km of Jonacatepec. The closest is Iglesia San Francisco (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Jonacatepec

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Jonacatepec. The closest is El Penón (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Jonacatepec

9 museums within 100 km of Jonacatepec. The closest is Museo del Oriente de Morelos "Casa de Morelos" (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Jonacatepec

6 parks within 100 km of Jonacatepec. The closest is Balneario Agua Hedionda (25 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Jonacatepec

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Jonacatepec. The closest is Presa Huazulco (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Jonacatepec

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Jonacatepec
  2. 1 km Iglesia San Francisco · church, Jonacatepec
  3. 21 km Iglesia · church, Cuautla
  4. 21 km Zona Arqueológica Las Pilas · heritage site, Jonacatepec
  5. 4 km Zona Arqueológica Chalcatzingo · heritage site, Jantetelco
  6. 5 km Parque Recreativo Mirador · nature spot, Jonacatepec
  7. 2 km Back to Jonacatepec

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    All places near Jonacatepec by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Jonacatepec by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1828Zona Arqueológica Las Pilas (1 km)
    Churches1427Iglesia San Francisco (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1422El Penón (4 km)
    Other attractions89Panteon de Jonacatepec (1 km)
    Museums39Museo del Oriente de Morelos "Casa de Morelos" (27 km)
    Parks16Balneario Agua Hedionda (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Presa Huazulco (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Parque Recreativo Mirador (2 km)
    Beaches & coast11Balneario Los Limones (27 km)
    Waterfalls01Cascadas San Pedro Atlixco, Puebla (58 km)

    Jonacatepec: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Jonacatepec?

    Zona Arqueológica Chalcatzingo (heritage site, about 4 km), Iglesia San Francisco (church, about 1 km), Iglesia (church, about 21 km), Panteon de Jonacatepec (attraction, about 1 km), Zona Arqueológica Las Pilas (heritage site, about 1 km), Parque Recreativo Mirador (nature spot, about 2 km).

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

    62 places on Spotwander: 18 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 other attractions, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Jonacatepec?

    Zona Arqueológica Las Pilas, about 1 km by road; Zona Arqueológica Chalcatzingo (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Jonacatepec?

    Iglesia San Francisco, about 1 km by road; Iglesia Señor del Pueblo (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Jonacatepec?

    El Penón, about 4 km by road; Cabeza de Chango (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Jonacatepec?

    Start in Jonacatepec, visit Iglesia San Francisco, then Iglesia, then Zona Arqueológica Las Pilas, then Zona Arqueológica Chalcatzingo, then Parque Recreativo Mirador, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Jonacatepec?

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

    Towns near Jonacatepec

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