Places to visit near

Monte Grande

Monte Grande is a town in San Francisco del Rincón district, Guanajuato, Mexico of about 1,999 people. Within 50 km by road there are 77 places to visit: 27 forts & heritage, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 13 churches. The must-see places are Casco de la Hacienda de Jalpa de Cánovas, Catedral De Leon and Arco Triunfal de la Calzada de Los Héroes.

20.9981° N, 101.8633° WPop. 1,999

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Within 30 km39 places
Within 50 km77
Must-see15
Notable172
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Monte Grande

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:11 pm

117 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 Monte Grande
  2. Glorieta del Tejedorheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Catedral De Leonchurch · 30 min
  4. Parque Metropolitano de Leónchurch · 30 min
  5. Museo Hermenegildo Bustosmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Casco de la Hacienda de Jalpa de Cánovasheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Monte Grande
Today’s loopMonte GrandeStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Monte Grande?

Casco de la Hacienda de Jalpa de Cánovas (heritage site, about 23 km), Anillo de Hierro (museum, about 3 km), Museo Hermenegildo Bustos (museum, about 5 km), Glorieta del Tejedor (heritage site, about 6 km), Arcos de San Francisco (heritage site, about 6 km), Presa de San Juan (lake, about 8 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Monte Grande?

77 places on Spotwander: 27 forts & heritage, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 churches, 12 museums, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Monte Grande?

Glorieta del Tejedor, about 6 km by road; Arcos de San Francisco (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Monte Grande?

Malpaso, about 21 km by road; Cañada de Ibarrilla (41 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Monte Grande?

Start in Monte Grande, visit Glorieta del Tejedor, then Catedral De Leon, then Parque Metropolitano de León, then Museo Hermenegildo Bustos, then Casco de la Hacienda de Jalpa de Cánovas, and drive back — about 117 km by road in all.