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Mascota

Mascota is a town in Región Sierra Occidental district, Jalisco, Mexico of about 8,801 people. Within 50 km by road there are 50 places to visit: 2 beaches & coast, 23 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Yelapa Waterfall and Palacio de Ocomo.

20.5261° N, 104.7878° WPop. 8,801

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Within 30 km42 places
Within 50 km50
Must-see6
Notable186
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from Mascota

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:59 pm

39 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 Mascota
  2. El Molcajeteviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. El Puertoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. El Tapancoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Cerro La Narizonaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Cerro Las Palmasviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Mascota
Today’s loopMascotaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Mascota?

Museo de Raicilla (museum, about 1 km), Museo Archeológico (museum, about 1 km), Museo Raul Rodriguez (museum, about 1 km), Templo Inconcluso Preciosa Sangre de Cristo (heritage site, about 1 km), Entrada de Mascota (heritage site, about 1 km), El Molcajete (viewpoint, about 5 km).

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

50 places on Spotwander: 2 beaches & coast, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 other attractions, 7 forts & heritage, 3 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest beach to Mascota?

Sand and Gravel, about 18 km by road; Sand and Gravel Mining (21 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mascota?

Mascota Jalisco "Esmeralda de la Sierra", about 1 km by road; Cerro La Bufa (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Mascota?

Start in Mascota, visit El Molcajete, then El Puerto, then El Tapanco, then Cerro La Narizona, then Cerro Las Palmas, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.