Places to visit near

Ruíz

Ruíz is a town in Ruiz district, Nayarit, Mexico of about 14,050 people. Within 50 km by road there are 96 places to visit: 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 churches and 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Presa Aguamilpa, Catedral and Parque Nacional Isla Isabel.

21.9511° N, 105.1438° WPop. 14,050

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Within 30 km58 places
Within 50 km96
Must-see3
Notable134
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Ruíz

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:23 pm

155 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 Ruíz
  2. Cuasiparroquia de la Santa Cruzchurch · 30 min
  3. Guadalupechurch · 30 min
  4. Espinazo del Diabloviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Presa San Rafaellake · 45 min
  6. Presa Aguamilpalake · 45 min
  7. Back in Ruíz
Today’s loopRuízStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ruíz?

Cuasiparroquia de la Santa Cruz (church, about 16 km), Guadalupe (church, about 21 km), Playa Los Corchos, Nayarit (beach, about 1 km), Iglesia de Ruiz (church, about 1 km), Parroquia Inmaculada Concepción (church, about 1 km), Chimaltita, Municipio De Ruiz (viewpoint, about 1 km).

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

96 places on Spotwander: 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 churches, 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 beaches & coast, 4 parks.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ruíz?

Chimaltita, Municipio De Ruiz, about 1 km by road; Loma Los Parajes (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Ruíz?

Iglesia de Ruiz, about 1 km by road; Parroquia Inmaculada Concepción (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ruíz?

Start in Ruíz, visit Cuasiparroquia de la Santa Cruz, then Guadalupe, then Espinazo del Diablo, then Presa San Rafael, then Presa Aguamilpa, and drive back — about 155 km by road in all.