El Carmen Tequexquitla district, Tlaxcala, Mexico

Places to visit near Oriental

Oriental is a town in El Carmen Tequexquitla district, Tlaxcala, Mexico, home to about 9,957 people. Within 50 km by road there are 81 places to visit — 66 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 forts & heritage, 2 churches and 4 museums. The must-see places are Las Derrumbadas (25 km), Oriental Basin (29 km) and Cantona (30 km).

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Oriental, Tlaxcala
Oriental, El Carmen Tequexquitla district, Tlaxcala, Mexico. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Oriental at a glance

Location
El Carmen Tequexquitla district, Tlaxcala, Mexico
Population
about 9,957
Coordinates
19.3761° N, 97.6205° W
Places within 50 km
81 (6 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 museums

Top places to visit near Oriental

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Oriental: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Oriental

170 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Oriental. The closest is Las Peñas (8 km); the best-known is Las Derrumbadas (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Las Derrumbadas · viewpoint · Guadalupe Victoria · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Las Peñas · viewpoint · El Carmen Tequexquitla · ~8 km
  • Oriental Basin · viewpoint · Tepeyahualco · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Cerro Seco · viewpoint · El Carmen Tequexquitla · ~9 km
  • Cerro Bermejo · viewpoint · Oriental · ~9 km
  • Tepeolo · viewpoint · El Carmen Tequexquitla · ~12 km

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Forts & heritage near Oriental

24 forts & heritage within 100 km of Oriental. The closest is Cantona (30 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Oriental

22 churches within 100 km of Oriental. The closest is Basilica de la Virgen de la Caridad (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Oriental

17 museums within 100 km of Oriental. The closest is Museo Taurino de Huamantla (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Oriental

13 waterfalls within 100 km of Oriental. The closest is Cascada el Tepache (41 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Oriental

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Oriental. The closest is Área Natural Protegida Tenexac (48 km); the best-known is Parque Nacional Cofre de Perote (64 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Oriental

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 90 km on the road.

  1. Start in Oriental
  2. 8 km Las Peñas · viewpoint, El Carmen Tequexquitla
  3. 1 km Cerro Seco · viewpoint, El Carmen Tequexquitla
  4. 17 km Cerro Bermejo · viewpoint, Oriental
  5. 16 km Las Derrumbadas · viewpoint, Guadalupe Victoria
  6. 19 km Oriental Basin · viewpoint, Tepeyahualco
  7. 29 km Back to Oriental

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How to reach Oriental

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Oriental by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints66170Las Peñas (8 km)
    Forts & heritage424Cantona (30 km)
    Churches222Basilica de la Virgen de la Caridad (40 km)
    Museums417Museo Taurino de Huamantla (40 km)
    Waterfalls213Cascada el Tepache (41 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens211Área Natural Protegida Tenexac (48 km)
    Parks05"El Pinal" Park (68 km)
    Other attractions14Iglecia Barrio de Santiago (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Laguna de Acomulco (86 km)
    Caves01La Murcielaguera (57 km)
    Beaches & coast01El Ojito (66 km)
    Buddhist sites01Maggasacca Monastery (70 km)

    Oriental: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Oriental?

    Las Derrumbadas (viewpoint, about 25 km), Las Peñas (viewpoint, about 8 km), Oriental Basin (viewpoint, about 29 km), Cerro Seco (viewpoint, about 9 km), Cerro Bermejo (viewpoint, about 9 km), Cantona (heritage site, about 30 km).

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

    81 places on Spotwander: 66 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 forts & heritage, 2 churches, 4 museums, 2 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Oriental?

    Las Peñas, about 8 km by road; Cerro Seco (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Oriental?

    Cantona, about 30 km by road; Iglesia de San Cosme y San Damián (42 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Oriental?

    Basilica de la Virgen de la Caridad, about 40 km by road; Convento de San Luis Obispo (41 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Oriental?

    Start in Oriental, visit Las Peñas, then Cerro Seco, then Cerro Bermejo, then Las Derrumbadas, then Oriental Basin, and drive back — about 90 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Oriental?

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

    Towns near Oriental

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