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La Ortiga

La Ortiga is a town in Uriangato district, Guanajuato, Mexico of about 1,244 people. Within 50 km by road there are 80 places to visit: 35 forts & heritage, 18 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 museums. The must-see places are Lake Cuitzeo, Centro Histórico and Huandacareo.

19.9622° N, 101.0006° WPop. 1,244

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Within 30 km9 places
Within 50 km80
Must-see18
Notable233
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from La Ortiga

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:15 pm

110 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 Ortiga
  2. Laguna de Cuitzeolake · 45 min
  3. Centro Históricochurch · 30 min
  4. Huandacareoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. La Pitahayeraviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Lake Cuitzeolake · 45 min
  7. Back in La Ortiga
Today’s loopLa OrtigaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near La Ortiga?

Lake Cuitzeo (lake, about 12 km), Laguna de Cuitzeo (lake, about 10 km), Centro Histórico (church, about 34 km), La Pitahayera (viewpoint, about 15 km), Huandacareo (heritage site, about 38 km), Zona Arqueológica Huandacareo La Nopalera (attraction, about 38 km).

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

80 places on Spotwander: 35 forts & heritage, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 museums, 2 waterfalls, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to La Ortiga?

Arcos de Cuto del Porvenir, about 23 km by road; Exhacienda San José De Uriangato (28 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to La Ortiga?

La Pitahayera, about 15 km by road; Cerro Blanco de Uriangato (26 km) is next.

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

Start in La Ortiga, visit Laguna de Cuitzeo, then Centro Histórico, then Huandacareo, then La Pitahayera, then Lake Cuitzeo, and drive back — about 110 km by road in all.