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La Cantera

La Cantera is a town in Tangamandapio district, Michoacán, Mexico of about 4,024 people. Within 50 km by road there are 80 places to visit: 60 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 forts & heritage and 3 waterfalls. The must-see places are Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Parque Nacional Lago de Camécuaro and Parícutin.

19.8637° N, 102.4084° WPop. 4,024

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Within 30 km42 places
Within 50 km80
Must-see7
Notable261
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from La Cantera

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:35 pm

83 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 La Cantera
  2. Barranca El Cantónviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Parque Nacional Lago de Camécuaronature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupechurch · 30 min
  5. Barranca Apanoatoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Barranca El Cazoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in La Cantera
Today’s loopLa CanteraStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near La Cantera?

Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe (church, about 24 km), Barranca Apanoato (viewpoint, about 5 km), Parque Nacional Lago de Camécuaro (nature spot, about 26 km), Barranca El Cazo (viewpoint, about 6 km), Barranca El Cantón (viewpoint, about 7 km), Barranca Cerro Azul (viewpoint, about 9 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of La Cantera?

80 places on Spotwander: 60 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 forts & heritage, 3 waterfalls, 1 lake, 2 churches.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to La Cantera?

Barranca Apanoato, about 5 km by road; Barranca El Cazo (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to La Cantera?

Estatua A Francisco J. Mujica, about 20 km by road; Albergue La Gran Familia de Mamá Rosa (22 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from La Cantera?

Start in La Cantera, visit Barranca El Cantón, then Parque Nacional Lago de Camécuaro, then Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, then Barranca Apanoato, then Barranca El Cazo, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.