Places to visit near

Puácuaro

Puácuaro is a town in Pátzcuaro district, Michoacán, Mexico of about 1,807 people. Within 50 km by road there are 135 places to visit: 110 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 forts & heritage and 5 museums. The must-see places are Monumento José María Morelos Pavón, Lake Pátzcuaro and Zona Arqueológica Ihuatzio.

19.6028° N, 101.6742° WPop. 1,807

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Within 30 km66 places
Within 50 km135
Must-see19
Notable247
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Puácuaro

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

50 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 Puácuaro
  2. Monumento José María Morelos Pavónheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Zona Arqueológica Ihuatzioheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Angamucoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Yacatas de Tzintzuntzanheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Lake Pátzcuarolake · 45 min
  7. Back in Puácuaro
Today’s loopPuácuaroStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Puácuaro?

Monumento José María Morelos Pavón (heritage site, about 5 km), Lake Pátzcuaro (lake, about 7 km), Zona Arqueológica Ihuatzio (heritage site, about 8 km), Yacatas de Tzintzuntzan (heritage site, about 13 km), Isla La Pacanda (river spot, about 3 km), Angamuco (heritage site, about 24 km).

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

135 places on Spotwander: 110 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 forts & heritage, 5 museums, 1 waterfall, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Puácuaro?

El Guacapian, about 7 km by road; Barranca Carantzacataro (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Puácuaro?

Monumento José María Morelos Pavón, about 5 km by road; Zona Arqueológica Ihuatzio (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Puácuaro?

Start in Puácuaro, visit Monumento José María Morelos Pavón, then Zona Arqueológica Ihuatzio, then Angamuco, then Yacatas de Tzintzuntzan, then Lake Pátzcuaro, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.