Juárez district, Chihuahua, Mexico

Places to visit near Juárez

Juárez is a city in Juárez district, Chihuahua, Mexico, home to about 1,321,004 people. Within 50 km by road there are 128 places to visit — 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 47 forts & heritage, 29 museums and 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Ciudad Juárez Mexico Temple (2 km), Museo de la Revolución en la Frontera (4 km) and Parque Público Federal El Chamizal (5 km).

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Juárez, Chihuahua
Juárez, Juárez district, Chihuahua, Mexico. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Juárez at a glance

Location
Juárez district, Chihuahua, Mexico
Population
about 1,321,004
Coordinates
31.7202° N, 106.4608° W
Places within 50 km
128 (17 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Juárez

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Juárez: 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 Juárez

70 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Juárez. The closest is Mesilla Valley (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Juárez

53 forts & heritage within 100 km of Juárez. The closest is D. M. Distillery Co. S.A. (2 km); the best-known is Monument to the Mexican People (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Juárez

32 museums within 100 km of Juárez. The closest is Museo de Arte de Ciudad Juárez (3 km); the best-known is Museo de la Revolución en la Frontera (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Juárez

21 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Juárez. The closest is American Diversion Dam (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Juárez

19 parks within 100 km of Juárez. The closest is San Jacinto Plaza (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Juárez

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Juárez. The closest is Parque Público Federal El Chamizal (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Juárez

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 19 km on the road.

  1. Start in Juárez
  2. 2 km Ciudad Juárez Mexico Temple · church, Juárez
  3. 4 km Monument to the Mexican People · monument, Juárez
  4. 2 km Parque Público Federal El Chamizal · nature spot, New Mexico
  5. 4 km El Paso Museum of Art · museum, New Mexico
  6. 3 km Museo de la Revolución en la Frontera · museum, Juárez
  7. 4 km Back to Juárez

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    Within 15 km of Juárez

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    Places near Juárez by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints70Mesilla Valley (11 km)
    Forts & heritage53D. M. Distillery Co. S.A. (2 km)
    Museums32Museo de Arte de Ciudad Juárez (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs21American Diversion Dam (12 km)
    Parks19San Jacinto Plaza (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Parque Público Federal El Chamizal (5 km)
    Caves9Cueva del Apache (15 km)
    Churches5Ciudad Juárez Mexico Temple (2 km)
    Other attractions4Magoffin Home State Historic Site (6 km)
    Beaches & coast4practice (19 km)
    Waterfalls2Cascada (3 km)
    Treks1El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail - Mission Trail (23 km)

    Juárez: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Juárez?

    Ciudad Juárez Mexico Temple (church, about 2 km), Museo de la Revolución en la Frontera (museum, about 4 km), Parque Público Federal El Chamizal (nature spot, about 5 km), Monument to the Mexican People (monument, about 6 km), El Paso Museum of Art (museum, about 6 km), San Jacinto Plaza (park, about 6 km).

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

    128 places on Spotwander: 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 47 forts & heritage, 29 museums, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Juárez?

    Mesilla Valley, about 11 km by road; Engineer Hill (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Juárez?

    D. M. Distillery Co. S.A., about 2 km by road; A la raza (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Juárez?

    Museo de Arte de Ciudad Juárez, about 3 km by road; Centro Cultural de las Fronteras (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Juárez?

    Start in Juárez, visit Ciudad Juárez Mexico Temple, then Monument to the Mexican People, then Parque Público Federal El Chamizal, then El Paso Museum of Art, then Museo de la Revolución en la Frontera, and drive back — about 19 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Juárez?

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

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