Places to visit near

La Mesa

La Mesa is a town in Nogales district, Sonora, Mexico of about 2,996 people. Within 50 km by road there are 79 places to visit: 63 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 forts & heritage and 1 churches. The must-see places are Guevavi Mission, Peña Blanca Lake and Calabazas Mission.

31.1597° N, 110.9744° WPop. 2,996

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Within 30 km31 places
Within 50 km79
Must-see26
Notable222
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from La Mesa

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:02 pm

101 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 Mesa
  2. Cerro El Mezquiteviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Cerro El Ocotillosoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Guevavi Missionheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Cerro El Aguajeviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Cerro Chupaderosviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in La Mesa
Today’s loopLa MesaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near La Mesa?

Cerro El Mezquite (viewpoint, about 10 km), Cerro El Ocotilloso (viewpoint, about 11 km), Cerro Chupaderos (viewpoint, about 12 km), Cerro El Amol (viewpoint, about 12 km), Guevavi Mission (heritage site, about 36 km), Cerro El Aguaje (viewpoint, about 16 km).

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

79 places on Spotwander: 63 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 forts & heritage, 1 church, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 museum.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to La Mesa?

Cerro El Mezquite, about 10 km by road; Cerro El Ocotilloso (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to La Mesa?

Busto A Luis D. Colosio, about 20 km by road; Morley Gate Border Station (24 km) is next.

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

Start in La Mesa, visit Cerro El Mezquite, then Cerro El Ocotilloso, then Guevavi Mission, then Cerro El Aguaje, then Cerro Chupaderos, and drive back — about 101 km by road in all.