Minatitlán district, Veracruz, Mexico

Places to visit near Minatitlán

Minatitlán is a city in Minatitlán district, Veracruz, Mexico, home to about 112,046 people. Within 50 km by road there are 141 places to visit — 73 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 parks and 15 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Coatzacoalcos (20 km), El Azuzul (47 km) and San Lorenzo Tenochtitlán (49 km).

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Minatitlán, Veracruz
Minatitlán, Minatitlán district, Veracruz, Mexico. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Minatitlán at a glance

Location
Minatitlán district, Veracruz, Mexico
Population
about 112,046
Coordinates
18.0001° N, 94.5569° W
Places within 50 km
141 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Minatitlán

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Minatitlán: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Minatitlán

73 churches within 100 km of Minatitlán. The closest is Puerta del Cielo Minatitlán (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Minatitlán

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Minatitlán. The closest is Capilla "San Martín de Porres" (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Minatitlán

25 parks within 100 km of Minatitlán. The closest is Area Verde Costitucion (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Minatitlán

24 forts & heritage within 100 km of Minatitlán. The closest is Monumento Justo Sierra (2 km); the best-known is Cabeza Olmeca (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Minatitlán

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Minatitlán. The closest is Playa Jicacacal (3 km); the best-known is Coatzacoalcos (20 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Minatitlán

6 museums within 100 km of Minatitlán. The closest is Lomas de Tacojalpa (9 km); the best-known is Museo de Arqueología Olmeca (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Minatitlán

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.

  1. Start in Minatitlán
  2. 10 km Capilla "San Martín de Porres" · viewpoint, Cosoleacaque
  3. 28 km Coatzacoalcos · beach, Coatzacoalcos
  4. 13 km Mirador del Puente Coatzacoalcos II · viewpoint, Minatitlán
  5. 12 km Angel de la Independencia · heritage site, Minatitlán
  6. 2 km Cabeza Olmeca · heritage site, Minatitlán
  7. 2 km Back to Minatitlán

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From travellers near Minatitlán

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How to reach Minatitlán

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    Within 15 km of Minatitlán

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Minatitlán by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7373Puerta del Cielo Minatitlán (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints325Capilla "San Martín de Porres" (10 km)
    Parks2525Area Verde Costitucion (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1524Monumento Justo Sierra (2 km)
    Other attractions1011Fuente de Plazoleta (2 km)
    Beaches & coast68Playa Jicacacal (3 km)
    Museums46Lomas de Tacojalpa (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35Malecon Minatitlan (6 km)
    Waterfalls04Cascada de Soteapan (52 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Parque Acuatico Splash León Guanajuato (6 km)

    Minatitlán: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Minatitlán?

    Coatzacoalcos (beach, about 20 km), Cabeza Olmeca (heritage site, about 2 km), Angel de la Independencia (heritage site, about 3 km), Capilla "San Martín de Porres" (viewpoint, about 10 km), Mirador del Puente Coatzacoalcos II (viewpoint, about 14 km), Monumento al Asta Bandera (heritage site, about 20 km).

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

    141 places on Spotwander: 73 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 parks, 15 forts & heritage, 10 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Minatitlán?

    Puerta del Cielo Minatitlán, about 1 km by road; La Iglesia de Jesucristo de Los Santos de Los Últimos Días (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Minatitlán?

    Capilla "San Martín de Porres", about 10 km by road; Mirador del Puente Coatzacoalcos II (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Minatitlán?

    Area Verde Costitucion, about 1 km by road; Explanada (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Minatitlán?

    Start in Minatitlán, visit Capilla "San Martín de Porres", then Coatzacoalcos, then Mirador del Puente Coatzacoalcos II, then Angel de la Independencia, then Cabeza Olmeca, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Minatitlán?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Minatitlán

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