Places to visit near

Mecatlán

Mecatlán is a town in Jopala district, Puebla, Mexico of about 5,181 people. Within 50 km by road there are 50 places to visit: 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 forts & heritage and 7 waterfalls. The must-see places are Cascadas Zozocolco, Tuzapán, Veracruz and Yohualichan.

20.2105° N, 97.6820° WPop. 5,181

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Within 30 km14 places
Within 50 km50
Must-see25
Notable200
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Mecatlán

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:41 pm

87 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 Mecatlán
  2. La Piedra Agujeradawaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Tuzapán, Veracruzheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Cueva del Tigrecave · 1 hrs
  5. Cascadas Zozocolcowaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  6. Acpilitheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Mecatlán
Today’s loopMecatlánStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Mecatlán?

Cascadas Zozocolco (waterfall, about 16 km), Tuzapán, Veracruz (heritage site, about 25 km), Acpilit (heritage site, about 5 km), La Piedra Agujerada (waterfall, about 7 km), El Encinal (heritage site, about 9 km), Cueva del Tigre (cave, about 10 km).

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

50 places on Spotwander: 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 forts & heritage, 7 waterfalls, 2 museums, 5 churches.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mecatlán?

Barranca Pumacachocochúchut, about 12 km by road; Barranca Acalamanichuchut (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Mecatlán?

Acpilit, about 5 km by road; El Encinal (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Mecatlán?

Start in Mecatlán, visit La Piedra Agujerada, then Tuzapán, Veracruz, then Cueva del Tigre, then Cascadas Zozocolco, then Acpilit, and drive back — about 87 km by road in all.