Places to visit near

Otatlán

Otatlán is a town in Región Ciénega district, Jalisco, Mexico of about 1,280 people. Within 50 km by road there are 46 places to visit: 17 forts & heritage, 17 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 churches. The must-see places are Lake Chapala, Juanacatlán Falls and Lake Chapala.

20.4408° N, 102.8039° WPop. 1,280

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Within 30 km16 places
Within 50 km46
Must-see22
Notable240
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Otatlán

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:44 pm

79 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 Otatlán
  2. Benito Juarezheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Aparicion Del Señor De La Misericordiaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Cerro El Chiquihuitilloviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Lake Chapalalake · 45 min
  6. Cerro San Bartoloviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Otatlán
Today’s loopOtatlánStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Otatlán?

Lake Chapala (lake, about 30 km), Benito Juarez (heritage site, about 11 km), Cerro San Bartolo (viewpoint, about 13 km), Aparicion Del Señor De La Misericordia (heritage site, about 14 km), Cerro El Chiquihuitillo (viewpoint, about 14 km), La Cascada Jardin de Fiestas (waterfall, about 14 km).

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

46 places on Spotwander: 17 forts & heritage, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 churches, 1 museum, 2 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest fort to Otatlán?

Benito Juarez, about 11 km by road; Aparicion Del Señor De La Misericordia (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Otatlán?

Cerro San Bartolo, about 13 km by road; Cerro El Chiquihuitillo (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Otatlán?

Start in Otatlán, visit Benito Juarez, then Aparicion Del Señor De La Misericordia, then Cerro El Chiquihuitillo, then Lake Chapala, then Cerro San Bartolo, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.