Places to visit near

Perote

Perote is a town in Lafragua district, Puebla, Mexico of about 37,516 people. Within 50 km by road there are 179 places to visit: 91 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 waterfalls and 22 forts & heritage. The must-see places are San Carlos Fortress, Parque Nacional Cofre de Perote and Oriental Basin.

19.5623° N, 97.2424° WPop. 37,516

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Within 30 km60 places
Within 50 km179
Must-see28
Notable229
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Perote

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:00 pm

80 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 Perote
  2. La Murcielagueracave · 1 hrs
  3. Cerro El Venadoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Parque Nacional Cofre de Perotenature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Barranca Ocopileraviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Oriental Basinviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Perote
Today’s loopPeroteStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Perote?

San Carlos Fortress (heritage site, about 2 km), Parque Nacional Cofre de Perote (nature spot, about 16 km), Espeñol (heritage site, about 1 km), Cascada De Chopantla (waterfall, about 1 km), Fortaleza de San Carlos de Perote (heritage site, about 2 km), La Murcielaguera (cave, about 5 km).

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

179 places on Spotwander: 91 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 waterfalls, 22 forts & heritage, 14 museums, 9 caves.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Perote?

Cerro la Viborera, about 6 km by road; Cerro del Aire (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Perote?

Cascada De Chopantla, about 1 km by road; Cascada de Hielo (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Perote?

Start in Perote, visit La Murcielaguera, then Cerro El Venado, then Parque Nacional Cofre de Perote, then Barranca Ocopilera, then Oriental Basin, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.