Mapastepec district, Chiapas, Mexico

Places to visit near Mapastepec

Mapastepec is a town in Mapastepec district, Chiapas, Mexico, home to about 17,931 people. Within 50 km by road there are 43 places to visit — 13 churches, 1 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens and 5 parks. The closest is Zapotal Beach (1 km).

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Mapastepec, Chiapas
Mapastepec, Mapastepec district, Chiapas, Mexico. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mapastepec at a glance

Location
Mapastepec district, Chiapas, Mexico
Population
about 17,931
Coordinates
15.4336° N, 92.9004° W
Places within 50 km
43
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Mapastepec

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Churches near Mapastepec

70 churches within 100 km of Mapastepec. The closest is Iglesia (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mapastepec

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mapastepec. The closest is Cerro El Tigre (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mapastepec

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mapastepec. The closest is Reserva de la Biosfera La Encrucijada (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Mapastepec

14 parks within 100 km of Mapastepec. The closest is Valdivia (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Mapastepec

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Mapastepec. The closest is Zapotal Beach (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mapastepec

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mapastepec. The closest is Chantuto (25 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Mapastepec

4 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 216 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mapastepec
  2. 53 km Placa Palacio Municipal · heritage site, Villa Comaltitlán
  3. 1 km Placa de Fundacion · heritage site, Villa Comaltitlán
  4. 1 km Monumento Versiculo · heritage site, Villa Comaltitlán
  5. 107 km Monumento del Quesillo · heritage site, Pijijiapan
  6. 54 km Back to Mapastepec

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From travellers near Mapastepec

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How to reach Mapastepec

    All places near Mapastepec by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mapastepec by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1370Iglesia (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints122Cerro El Tigre (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens715Reserva de la Biosfera La Encrucijada (21 km)
    Parks514Valdivia (12 km)
    Beaches & coast513Zapotal Beach (1 km)
    Other attractions511Poza (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs69Chantuto (25 km)
    Forts & heritage17Izapas (45 km)
    Waterfalls04San Francisco Waterfall (92 km)
    Museums03Coneculta (87 km)

    Mapastepec: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mapastepec?

    Zapotal Beach (beach, about 1 km), Iglesia (church, about 1 km), Playa Pampaonda (beach, about 1 km), Poza (attraction, about 10 km), Poza Tepescuhintle (attraction, about 11 km), Valdivia (park, about 12 km).

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

    43 places on Spotwander: 13 churches, 1 viewpoint, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 parks, 5 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Mapastepec?

    Iglesia, about 1 km by road; Iglesia Guadalupana (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mapastepec?

    Cerro El Tigre, about 17 km by road; Cerro El Tunco (66 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Mapastepec?

    Reserva de la Biosfera La Encrucijada, about 21 km by road; Las Nubes (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mapastepec?

    Start in Mapastepec, visit Placa Palacio Municipal, then Placa de Fundacion, then Monumento Versiculo, then Monumento del Quesillo, and drive back — about 216 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mapastepec?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Mapastepec

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Mapastepec’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Mapastepec on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.