Places to visit near

Monclova

Monclova is a city in Monclova district, Coahuila, Mexico of about 215,271 people. Within 50 km by road there are 74 places to visit: 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 parks and 14 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Frightful Cave and Área de Protección de Flora y Fauna Cuatrociénegas.

26.9069° N, 101.4206° WPop. 215,271

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Within 30 km62 places
Within 50 km74
Must-see2
Notable191
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Monclova

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

33 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 Monclova
  2. Cueva de la Virgencave · 1 hrs
  3. Lomas Calzonesviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Altos Hornos de Méxicoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Mexico's Independenceheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Nicho Molino Steckelheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Monclova
Today’s loopMonclovaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Monclova?

Los 4 Picos (heritage site, about 1 km), Museo Pape (museum, about 1 km), Monumento A Francisco I. Madero (heritage site, about 1 km), Museo el Polvorin (museum, about 2 km), Monumento A Xochipilli (heritage site, about 2 km), Cascada Xochipilli (waterfall, about 2 km).

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

74 places on Spotwander: 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 parks, 14 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 3 museums.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Monclova?

Mirador De Monclova, about 4 km by road; Lomas Calzones (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Monclova?

Alameda, about 1 km by road; Plaza Coahuila y Texas (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Monclova?

Start in Monclova, visit Cueva de la Virgen, then Lomas Calzones, then Altos Hornos de México, then Mexico's Independence, then Nicho Molino Steckel, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.