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Peñón Blanco

Peñón Blanco is a town in Peñón Blanco district, Durango, Mexico of about 5,271 people. Within 50 km by road there are 124 places to visit: 97 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Lugar de Nacimiento del General "Pancho Villa" Doroteo Arango, Museo De Sitio. La Coyotada and Parque Estatal Cañón de Fernández.

24.7929° N, 104.0266° WPop. 5,271

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Within 30 km68 places
Within 50 km124
Must-see4
Notable119
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Peñón Blanco

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:59 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 Peñón Blanco
  2. Cañón Hondoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Cañón El Culantrilloviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Cañón El Potreroviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Cañón El Difuntoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Cañón Coloradoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Peñón Blanco
Today’s loopPeñón BlancoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Peñón Blanco?

Reloj Solar, Meridional Inclinado (heritage site, about 1 km), Cañón Hondo (viewpoint, about 10 km), Cañón Cerro Prieto (viewpoint, about 10 km), Cañón El Potrero (viewpoint, about 11 km), Cañón Cardiel (viewpoint, about 12 km), Cañón El Guerrero (viewpoint, about 13 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Peñón Blanco?

124 places on Spotwander: 97 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage, 9 parks, 5 churches.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Peñón Blanco?

Parque Peñón Blanco, about 1 km by road; Cañón Hondo (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Peñón Blanco?

La Herradura, about 16 km by road; Tortuguillas (27 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Peñón Blanco?

Start in Peñón Blanco, visit Cañón Hondo, then Cañón El Culantrillo, then Cañón El Potrero, then Cañón El Difunto, then Cañón Colorado, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.