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La Joya

La Joya is a town in Sombrerete district, Zacatecas, Mexico of about 1,826 people. Within 50 km by road there are 123 places to visit: 49 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 churches and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Alta Vista, Durango Volcanic Field and Zona Arqueológica La Ferrería.

23.8375° N, 103.9986° WPop. 1,826

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Within 30 km52 places
Within 50 km123
Must-see5
Notable96
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from La Joya

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:17 pm

121 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 Joya
  2. Artesanias Chenymuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Alta Vistaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Cerro El Papantónviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Acantiladoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Area Religiosabeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in La Joya
Today’s loopLa JoyaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near La Joya?

Area Religiosa (beach, about 13 km), Artesanias Cheny (museum, about 14 km), Acantilado (viewpoint, about 23 km), Parroquia San Jose Del Calabazal (church, about 24 km), Don Juan De Salas Y Bernandino De Salas (heritage site, about 24 km), Cristo Rey (heritage site, about 24 km).

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

123 places on Spotwander: 49 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 churches, 3 forts & heritage, 22 other attractions, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to La Joya?

Cerro El Sacrificio, about 11 km by road; Cañon San Antonio (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to La Joya?

Religioso, about 13 km by road; Iglesia Un Nuevo Amanecer (14 km) is next.

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

Start in La Joya, visit Artesanias Cheny, then Alta Vista, then Cerro El Papantón, then Acantilado, then Area Religiosa, and drive back — about 121 km by road in all.