Places to visit near

Los Cajones

Los Cajones is a town in Nuevo Urecho district, Michoacán, Mexico of about 1,029 people. Within 50 km by road there are 74 places to visit: 56 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 forts & heritage and 5 waterfalls. The must-see places are Lake Zirahuén, Parícutin and Pico de Tancítaro.

19.2096° N, 101.9132° WPop. 1,029

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Within 30 km22 places
Within 50 km74
Must-see10
Notable269
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Los Cajones

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:32 pm

61 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 Los Cajones
  2. Barranca El Corucoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Barranca El Lloridoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Barranca El Engañoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Barranca El Macheteviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Mirador de El Hoyo del Aireviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Los Cajones
Today’s loopLos CajonesStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Los Cajones?

Barranca El Curindal (viewpoint, about 3 km), Barranca El Coruco (viewpoint, about 8 km), Barranca El Llorido (viewpoint, about 8 km), Barranca El Machete (viewpoint, about 11 km), Mirador de El Hoyo del Aire (viewpoint, about 12 km), Barranca El Llorón (viewpoint, about 13 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Los Cajones?

74 places on Spotwander: 56 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 forts & heritage, 5 waterfalls, 2 museums, 1 lake.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Los Cajones?

Barranca El Curindal, about 3 km by road; Barranca El Coruco (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Los Cajones?

Antiguo Molino, about 16 km by road; Monumento A Benito Juárez (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Los Cajones?

Start in Los Cajones, visit Barranca El Coruco, then Barranca El Llorido, then Barranca El Engaño, then Barranca El Machete, then Mirador de El Hoyo del Aire, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.