Minatitlán district, Veracruz, Mexico

Places to visit near Mapachapa

Mapachapa is a town in Minatitlán district, Veracruz, Mexico, home to about 3,446 people. Within 50 km by road there are 137 places to visit — 68 churches, 16 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints and 25 parks. The must-see places are Coatzacoalcos (19 km), El Azuzul (50 km) and San Lorenzo Tenochtitlán (51 km).

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Mapachapa at a glance

Location
Minatitlán district, Veracruz, Mexico
Population
about 3,446
Coordinates
18.0298° N, 94.5670° W
Places within 50 km
137 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Mapachapa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mapachapa: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Mapachapa

68 churches within 100 km of Mapachapa. The closest is Adventistas Mapachapa Central (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Mapachapa

26 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mapachapa. The closest is Minatitlan Letras (4 km); the best-known is Cabeza Olmeca (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mapachapa

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mapachapa. The closest is Capilla "San Martín de Porres" (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Mapachapa

25 parks within 100 km of Mapachapa. The closest is Aqua Splash (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Mapachapa

9 beaches & coast within 100 km of Mapachapa. The closest is Playa Jicacacal (3 km); the best-known is Coatzacoalcos (19 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Mapachapa

6 museums within 100 km of Mapachapa. The closest is Lomas de Tacojalpa (14 km); the best-known is Museo de Arqueología Olmeca (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Mapachapa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mapachapa
  2. 9 km Capilla "San Martín de Porres" · viewpoint, Cosoleacaque
  3. 12 km Angel de la Independencia · heritage site, Minatitlán
  4. 2 km Cabeza Olmeca · heritage site, Minatitlán
  5. 12 km Mirador del Puente Coatzacoalcos II · viewpoint, Minatitlán
  6. 13 km Coatzacoalcos · beach, Coatzacoalcos
  7. 19 km Back to Mapachapa

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How to reach Mapachapa

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    Within 15 km of Mapachapa

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mapachapa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6868Adventistas Mapachapa Central (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1626Minatitlan Letras (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints326Capilla "San Martín de Porres" (9 km)
    Parks2525Aqua Splash (2 km)
    Other attractions910Uestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro (1 km)
    Beaches & coast79Playa Jicacacal (3 km)
    Museums46Lomas de Tacojalpa (14 km)
    Waterfalls15Cascada de Soteapan (49 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Malecon Minatitlan (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Parque Acuatico Splash León Guanajuato (2 km)
    Temples11Templo Mormon (16 km)

    Mapachapa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mapachapa?

    Coatzacoalcos (beach, about 19 km), Cabeza Olmeca (heritage site, about 6 km), Angel de la Independencia (heritage site, about 7 km), Capilla "San Martín de Porres" (viewpoint, about 9 km), Mirador del Puente Coatzacoalcos II (viewpoint, about 15 km), Monumento al Asta Bandera (heritage site, about 16 km).

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

    137 places on Spotwander: 68 churches, 16 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 parks, 9 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Mapachapa?

    Adventistas Mapachapa Central, about 1 km by road; NuevaGeneracion (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mapachapa?

    Minatitlan Letras, about 4 km by road; Monumento Benito Juarez (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mapachapa?

    Capilla "San Martín de Porres", about 9 km by road; Mirador del Puente Coatzacoalcos II (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mapachapa?

    Start in Mapachapa, visit Capilla "San Martín de Porres", then Angel de la Independencia, then Cabeza Olmeca, then Mirador del Puente Coatzacoalcos II, then Coatzacoalcos, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mapachapa?

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

    Towns near Mapachapa

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