Places to visit near

Playa Chica

Playa Chica is a town in San Felipe Jalapa de Díaz district, Oaxaca, Mexico of about 1,273 people. Within 50 km by road there are 139 places to visit: 41 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Lake Miguel Alemán, Presa Miguel Alemán and Sistema Huautla.

18.0614° N, 96.5183° WPop. 1,273

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Within 30 km38 places
Within 50 km139
Must-see5
Notable41
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Playa Chica

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:08 pm

175 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 Playa Chica
  2. Lake Miguel Alemánlake · 45 min
  3. Presa Miguel Alemánlake · 45 min
  4. Uluapan Waterfallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. Sistema Huautlacave · 1 hrs
  6. Chevé Cavecave · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Playa Chica
Today’s loopPlaya ChicaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Playa Chica?

Lake Miguel Alemán (lake, about 14 km), Presa Miguel Alemán (lake, about 28 km), Uluapan Waterfalls (waterfall, about 17 km), Sistema Huautla (cave, about 38 km), Chevé Cave (cave, about 47 km), Iglesia (church, about 3 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Playa Chica?

139 places on Spotwander: 59 other attractions, 41 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 forts & heritage, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Playa Chica?

Iglesia, about 3 km by road; Ministerio “Poder y Santidad” (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Playa Chica?

Barranca Grande, about 26 km by road; Barranca Agua Zancudo (39 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Playa Chica?

Start in Playa Chica, visit Lake Miguel Alemán, then Presa Miguel Alemán, then Uluapan Waterfalls, then Sistema Huautla, then Chevé Cave, and drive back — about 175 km by road in all.