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Rafael Lucio

Rafael Lucio is a town in Xalapa district, Veracruz, Mexico of about 4,097 people. Within 50 km by road there are 200 places to visit: 110 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 waterfalls and 16 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Museo de Antropología de Xalapa, Parque Ecológico Macuiltépetl and Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción de Xalapa.

19.5931° N, 96.9902° WPop. 4,097

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Within 30 km127 places
Within 50 km200
Must-see27
Notable232
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Rafael Lucio

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:38 pm

65 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 Rafael Lucio
  2. Museo de Antropología de Xalapamuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Jardín Botánico Francisco Javier Clavijero y Santuario del Bosque de Nieblanature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Cascada Bola de Orowaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. Jardín de Esculturasmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Cascada Naolincowaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Rafael Lucio
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Rafael Lucio?

Museo de Antropología de Xalapa (museum, about 10 km), Parque Ecológico Macuiltépetl (nature spot, about 11 km), Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción de Xalapa (church, about 13 km), Pinacoteca Diego Rivera (museum, about 13 km), Jardín Botánico Francisco Javier Clavijero y Santuario del Bosque de Niebla (nature spot, about 13 km), Paseo de Los Lagos (lake, about 14 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Rafael Lucio?

200 places on Spotwander: 110 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 waterfalls, 16 forts & heritage, 16 museums, 12 caves.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rafael Lucio?

Cerro del Cajete, about 4 km by road; Cerro Cozotepec (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Rafael Lucio?

Cascada de Jilotepec, about 6 km by road; Cascada del Río Sedeño (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Rafael Lucio?

Start in Rafael Lucio, visit Museo de Antropología de Xalapa, then Jardín Botánico Francisco Javier Clavijero y Santuario del Bosque de Niebla, then Cascada Bola de Oro, then Jardín de Esculturas, then Cascada Naolinco, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.