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Pilcaya

Pilcaya is a town in Tetipac district, Guerrero, Mexico of about 5,270 people. Within 50 km by road there are 83 places to visit: 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 forts & heritage and 4 churches. The must-see places are Salto de Tzumpantitlán, Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Tonatico and Parque Acuatico Ixtapan de la Sal.

18.7469° N, 99.6750° WPop. 5,270

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Within 30 km58 places
Within 50 km83
Must-see46
Notable74
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Salto de Tzumpantitlán, waterfall near Pilcaya
Must-see

Salto de Tzumpantitlán

Waterfall · 6 km · Tonatico

Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Tonatico, waterfall near Pilcaya
Must-see

Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Tonatico

Waterfall · 8 km · Tonatico

Parque Acuatico Ixtapan de la Sal, park near Pilcaya
Must-see

Parque Acuatico Ixtapan de la Sal

Park · 16 km · Ixtapan de la Sal

Places near Pilcaya by type

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One day from Pilcaya

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:53 pm

95 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 Pilcaya
  2. Picachoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Santa Prisca Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Parque Estatal Grutas de la Estrellacave · 1 hrs
  5. Parque Acuatico Ixtapan de la Salpark · 45 min
  6. Salto de Tzumpantitlánwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Pilcaya
Today’s loopPilcayaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Pilcaya?

Salto de Tzumpantitlán (waterfall, about 6 km), Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Tonatico (waterfall, about 8 km), Parque Acuatico Ixtapan de la Sal (park, about 16 km), Parque Estatal Grutas de la Estrella (cave, about 6 km), Picacho (viewpoint, about 7 km), Ruinas de la Hacienda de Nombre de Dios (heritage site, about 7 km).

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

83 places on Spotwander: 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 forts & heritage, 4 churches, 3 museums, 8 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pilcaya?

Picacho, about 7 km by road; Peña de la Olica (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Pilcaya?

Ruinas de la Hacienda de Nombre de Dios, about 7 km by road; "La Cruz" Ahualulco (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pilcaya?

Start in Pilcaya, visit Picacho, then Santa Prisca Church, then Parque Estatal Grutas de la Estrella, then Parque Acuatico Ixtapan de la Sal, then Salto de Tzumpantitlán, and drive back — about 95 km by road in all.