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Pénjamo

Pénjamo is a town in Pénjamo district, Guanajuato, Mexico of about 40,070 people. Within 50 km by road there are 22 places to visit: 15 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints and 0 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Archaeological Site Plazuelas, Zona Arqueológica Peralta and Nuestra Señora de la Soledad.

20.4311° N, 101.7226° WPop. 40,070

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Within 30 km14 places
Within 50 km22
Must-see16
Notable235
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Pénjamo

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:45 pm

120 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 Pénjamo
  2. Archaeological Site Plazuelasheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Cañon De La Garitaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Casa de Miguel Hidalgomuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Zona Arqueológica Peraltaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Estatua Miguel Hidalgoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Pénjamo
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Pénjamo?

Archaeological Site Plazuelas (heritage site, about 14 km), Benito Juarez (heritage site, about 1 km), Monumento A Joaquín Pardavé (heritage site, about 1 km), Estatua Miguel Hidalgo (heritage site, about 15 km), Casa de Miguel Hidalgo (museum, about 16 km), Corralejo Ex Hacienda (attraction, about 16 km).

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

22 places on Spotwander: 15 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 museums, 1 church, 1 cave.

Which is the nearest fort to Pénjamo?

Benito Juarez, about 1 km by road; Monumento A Joaquín Pardavé (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pénjamo?

Cañon De La Garita, about 19 km by road; Barranca El Venado (24 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pénjamo?

Start in Pénjamo, visit Archaeological Site Plazuelas, then Cañon De La Garita, then Casa de Miguel Hidalgo, then Zona Arqueológica Peralta, then Estatua Miguel Hidalgo, and drive back — about 120 km by road in all.