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Ocurio

Ocurio is a town in Zitácuaro district, Michoacán, Mexico of about 1,203 people. Within 50 km by road there are 35 places to visit: 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 forts & heritage and 5 waterfalls. The must-see places are Cerro Pelón, Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve and Cascada Velo de Novia.

19.4825° N, 100.4234° WPop. 1,203

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Within 30 km18 places
Within 50 km35
Must-see15
Notable196
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Ocurio

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:05 pm

113 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 Ocurio
  2. Cascada Velo de Noviawaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. El Doliente de Hidalgoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Cerro Pelónviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  6. San Felipe Los Alzatiheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Ocurio
Today’s loopOcurioStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ocurio?

Cerro Pelón (viewpoint, about 24 km), San Felipe Los Alzati (heritage site, about 5 km), Cascada Velo de Novia (waterfall, about 10 km), El Doliente de Hidalgo (heritage site, about 11 km), Monumento Mora del Cañonazo (heritage site, about 12 km), La Casona de la Estación (museum, about 12 km).

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

35 places on Spotwander: 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 forts & heritage, 5 waterfalls, 1 museum, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ocurio?

Cerro Volcán el Molcajete, about 13 km by road; El Molcajete (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Ocurio?

San Felipe Los Alzati, about 5 km by road; El Doliente de Hidalgo (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ocurio?

Start in Ocurio, visit Cascada Velo de Novia, then El Doliente de Hidalgo, then Cerro Pelón, then Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, then San Felipe Los Alzati, and drive back — about 113 km by road in all.