Zacatecas, Mexico

Places to visit near Malpaso

Malpaso is a town in Zacatecas, Mexico, home to about 3,207 people. Within 50 km by road there are 145 places to visit — 56 hill stations & viewpoints, 75 forts & heritage, 7 museums and 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Museo Arqueológico La Quemada (25 km), Catedral Basílica de Zacatecas (32 km) and Pabellón de Arteaga (91 km).

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Malpaso at a glance

Location
Zacatecas, Mexico
Population
about 3,207
Coordinates
22.6263° N, 102.7619° W
Places within 50 km
145 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Malpaso

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Malpaso

107 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Malpaso. The closest is Cerro Las Manzanillas (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Malpaso

105 forts & heritage within 100 km of Malpaso. The closest is Basamento Piramidal de la Ciudadela (24 km); the best-known is Museo Arqueológico La Quemada (25 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Malpaso

13 museums within 100 km of Malpaso. The closest is Museo Interactivo Casa "Ramón López Velarde " (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Malpaso

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Malpaso. The closest is La Pedrera (43 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Malpaso

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Malpaso. The closest is Centro de Educación Ambiental e Investigación Los Alamitos (67 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Malpaso

5 churches within 100 km of Malpaso. The closest is Parroquia de la Inmaculada Concepcion (29 km); the best-known is Catedral Basílica de Zacatecas (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Malpaso

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 116 km on the road.

  1. Start in Malpaso
  2. 21 km Cerro Las Manzanillas · viewpoint, Municipio de Zacatecas
  3. 11 km Catedral Basílica de Zacatecas · church, Municipio de Zacatecas
  4. 21 km Cerro la Barranca de Los Caballos · viewpoint, Guadalupe
  5. 38 km Museo Arqueológico La Quemada · heritage site, Villanueva
  6. 3 km Cerro El Caballero · viewpoint, Villanueva
  7. 22 km Back to Malpaso

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Malpaso by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints56107Cerro Las Manzanillas (21 km)
    Forts & heritage75105Basamento Piramidal de la Ciudadela (24 km)
    Museums713Museo Interactivo Casa "Ramón López Velarde " (29 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs110La Pedrera (43 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens06Centro de Educación Ambiental e Investigación Los Alamitos (67 km)
    Churches35Parroquia de la Inmaculada Concepcion (29 km)
    Other attractions15Acueducto del Cubo (31 km)
    Waterfalls12Cascada de Cristal (31 km)
    Parks02Plaza Principal Pabellon de Hidalgo (83 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Isla A (83 km)
    Caves11Cave of Ávalos (49 km)

    Malpaso: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Malpaso?

    Museo Arqueológico La Quemada (heritage site, about 25 km), Catedral Basílica de Zacatecas (church, about 32 km), Cerro Las Manzanillas (viewpoint, about 21 km), Cerro la Barranca de Los Caballos (viewpoint, about 22 km), Cerro El Caballero (viewpoint, about 22 km), Cerro Quintero (viewpoint, about 23 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Malpaso?

    145 places on Spotwander: 56 hill stations & viewpoints, 75 forts & heritage, 7 museums, 1 lake, 3 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Malpaso?

    Cerro Las Manzanillas, about 21 km by road; Cerro la Barranca de Los Caballos (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Malpaso?

    Basamento Piramidal de la Ciudadela, about 24 km by road; Pirámide Votiva (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Malpaso?

    Museo Interactivo Casa "Ramón López Velarde ", about 29 km by road; Museo Francisco Goitia (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Malpaso?

    Start in Malpaso, visit Cerro Las Manzanillas, then Catedral Basílica de Zacatecas, then Cerro la Barranca de Los Caballos, then Museo Arqueológico La Quemada, then Cerro El Caballero, and drive back — about 116 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Malpaso?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Malpaso

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