Places to visit near

Mecatán

Mecatán is a town in San Blas district, Nayarit, Mexico of about 2,657 people. Within 50 km by road there are 135 places to visit: 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 beaches & coast and 12 churches. The must-see places are Catedral, Presa Aguamilpa and Playa de Guayabitos.

21.5364° N, 105.1195° WPop. 2,657

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Within 30 km81 places
Within 50 km135
Must-see3
Notable193
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Mecatán

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:20 pm

73 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 Mecatán
  2. Cerro La Campanillaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Cerro el Agua Fríaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Cerro el Voladeroviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Zona de Conservación Tamichilchinature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Catedralchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Mecatán
Today’s loopMecatánStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Mecatán?

Cerro La Cebadilla (viewpoint, about 4 km), Cerro La Campanilla (viewpoint, about 4 km), Cerro el Agua Fría (viewpoint, about 9 km), Cerro el Voladero (viewpoint, about 9 km), Catedral (church, about 30 km), La Tovara (attraction, about 13 km).

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

135 places on Spotwander: 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 other attractions, 9 beaches & coast, 12 churches, 14 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mecatán?

Loma La Cora, about 2 km by road; Cerro La Cebadilla (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Mecatán?

Matanchen Beach, about 12 km by road; Marea Alta (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Mecatán?

Start in Mecatán, visit Cerro La Campanilla, then Cerro el Agua Fría, then Cerro el Voladero, then Zona de Conservación Tamichilchi, then Catedral, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.