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La Popular

La Popular is a town in Gómez Palacio district, Durango, Mexico of about 3,406 people. Within 50 km by road there are 179 places to visit: 75 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints and 25 churches. The must-see places are Suraya Mosque, Parque Estatal Cañón de Fernández and Reserva Ecológica Municipal Sierra y Cañon de Jimulco.

25.6795° N, 103.4662° WPop. 3,406

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Within 30 km159 places
Within 50 km179
Must-see4
Notable183
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from La Popular

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:53 pm

45 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 Popular
  2. Salida A Jiménez chihuahua-Gómez Palacioheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Xiximes, A. C.museum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Casacave · 1 hrs
  5. Suraya Mosquemosque · 30 min
  6. Pedro Valdez Fernándezheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in La Popular
Today’s loopLa PopularStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near La Popular?

Suraya Mosque (mosque, about 17 km), Salida A Jiménez chihuahua-Gómez Palacio (heritage site, about 13 km), Casa (cave, about 15 km), Paloma de la Paz (heritage site, about 15 km), Antigua Jabonera (museum, about 15 km), El Acertijo Museo Interactivo Laguna Durango (museum, about 15 km).

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

179 places on Spotwander: 75 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 churches, 23 parks, 18 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to La Popular?

Ruta de Hidalgo, about 12 km by road; Salida A Jiménez chihuahua-Gómez Palacio (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to La Popular?

Parcela 56 Ii, about 6 km by road; Cerro de la Pila (16 km) is next.

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

Start in La Popular, visit Salida A Jiménez chihuahua-Gómez Palacio, then Xiximes, A. C., then Casa, then Suraya Mosque, then Pedro Valdez Fernández, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.