Places to visit near

Matamoros

Matamoros is a town in Matamoros district, Coahuila, Mexico of about 52,233 people. Within 50 km by road there are 155 places to visit: 68 forts & heritage, 12 hill stations & viewpoints and 19 museums. The must-see places are Suraya Mosque, El Picacho and Reserva Ecológica Municipal Sierra y Cañon de Jimulco.

25.5270° N, 103.2285° WPop. 52,233

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Within 30 km64 places
Within 50 km155
Must-see4
Notable184
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Matamoros

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:53 pm

95 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 Matamoros
  2. Gruta de Juarezcave · 1 hrs
  3. Cueva El Tabacocave · 1 hrs
  4. Monumento A la Soldaderaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Suraya Mosquemosque · 30 min
  6. Manto de la Virgenheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Matamoros
Today’s loopMatamorosStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Matamoros?

La "Pompa" (heritage site, about 1 km), Suraya Mosque (mosque, about 27 km), Manto de la Virgen (heritage site, about 12 km), Llama Ardiente (heritage site, about 13 km), Cueva El Tabaco (cave, about 17 km), Gruta de Juarez (cave, about 21 km).

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

155 places on Spotwander: 68 forts & heritage, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 museums, 21 churches, 18 other attractions.

Which is the nearest fort to Matamoros?

La "Pompa", about 1 km by road; Torre del Reloj (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Matamoros?

Vizcaya Mountains, about 1 km by road; Cañón Grande (24 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Matamoros?

Start in Matamoros, visit Gruta de Juarez, then Cueva El Tabaco, then Monumento A la Soldadera, then Suraya Mosque, then Manto de la Virgen, and drive back — about 95 km by road in all.