Places to visit near

Petacalco

Petacalco is a town in Lázaro Cárdenas district, Michoacán, Mexico of about 2,715 people. Within 50 km by road there are 112 places to visit: 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 beaches & coast and 28 churches. The must-see places are Infiernillo Dam and Isla Grande (Isla Ixtapa).

17.9817° N, 102.1084° WPop. 2,715

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Within 30 km91 places
Within 50 km112
Must-see2
Notable84
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Petacalco

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:59 pm

169 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 Petacalco
  2. Playa Eréndirabeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Monumento A Benito Juárezheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Infiernillo Damdam · 45 min
  5. Loma Santa Cruzviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Cerro Piedra Rodadaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Petacalco
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Petacalco?

Monumento A Benito Juárez (heritage site, about 12 km), Jueves Negro (heritage site, about 12 km), Playa Eréndira (beach, about 16 km), Playa Jardín (beach, about 17 km), Infiernillo Dam (dam, about 50 km), Unidad de Manejo Ambiental (nature spot, about 6 km).

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

112 places on Spotwander: 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 beaches & coast, 28 churches, 20 parks, 5 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Petacalco?

Barranca La Zapotera, about 30 km by road; Puerto La Abeja (32 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Petacalco?

Playa Las Peñitas, about 9 km by road; Snack Beach (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Petacalco?

Start in Petacalco, visit Playa Eréndira, then Monumento A Benito Juárez, then Infiernillo Dam, then Loma Santa Cruz, then Cerro Piedra Rodada, and drive back — about 169 km by road in all.