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Pacho Viejo

Pacho Viejo is a town in Xalapa district, Veracruz, Mexico of about 4,965 people. Within 50 km by road there are 215 places to visit: 126 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 waterfalls and 15 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Paseo de Los Lagos, Jardín Botánico Francisco Javier Clavijero y Santuario del Bosque de Niebla and Museo Interactivo de Xalapa.

19.4824° N, 96.9166° WPop. 4,965

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Within 30 km133 places
Within 50 km215
Must-see26
Notable225
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Pacho Viejo

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:42 pm

48 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 Pacho Viejo
  2. Cascade de Xicowaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Cascada Bola de Orowaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  4. Paseo de Los Lagoslake · 45 min
  5. Parque Ecológico Macuiltépetlnature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Jardín de Esculturasmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Pacho Viejo
Today’s loopPacho ViejoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Pacho Viejo?

Paseo de Los Lagos (lake, about 5 km), Jardín Botánico Francisco Javier Clavijero y Santuario del Bosque de Niebla (nature spot, about 5 km), Museo Interactivo de Xalapa (museum, about 6 km), Cascada Bola de Oro (waterfall, about 6 km), Pinacoteca Diego Rivera (museum, about 6 km), Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción de Xalapa (church, about 6 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Pacho Viejo?

215 places on Spotwander: 126 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 waterfalls, 15 forts & heritage, 16 museums, 12 caves.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pacho Viejo?

Vista al Cofre de Perote, about 2 km by road; Cerro Malinche (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Pacho Viejo?

Cascada Bola de Oro, about 6 km by road; Chopantla Waterfall (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pacho Viejo?

Start in Pacho Viejo, visit Cascade de Xico, then Cascada Bola de Oro, then Paseo de Los Lagos, then Parque Ecológico Macuiltépetl, then Jardín de Esculturas, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.