Saltillo district, Coahuila, Mexico

Places to visit near Saltillo

Saltillo is a city in Saltillo district, Coahuila, Mexico, home to about 709,671 people. Within 50 km by road there are 172 places to visit — 127 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 forts & heritage, 11 museums and 4 caves. The must-see places are Desert Museum (5 km), Candelaria Cave (6 km) and Trinchera de Ampudia 1846 (46 km).

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Saltillo, Coahuila
Saltillo, Saltillo district, Coahuila, Mexico. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Saltillo at a glance

Location
Saltillo district, Coahuila, Mexico
Population
about 709,671
Coordinates
25.4232° N, 101.0053° W
Places within 50 km
172 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and caves

Top places to visit near Saltillo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Saltillo: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Saltillo

211 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Saltillo. The closest is Glorieta Santo Cristo (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Saltillo

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Saltillo. The closest is Juana Inés de la Cruz (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Saltillo

14 museums within 100 km of Saltillo. The closest is Museo del Sarape y Trajes Mexicanos (1 km); the best-known is Desert Museum (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Saltillo

5 caves within 100 km of Saltillo. The closest is Candelaria Cave (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Saltillo

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Saltillo. The closest is Reserva Natural Estatal Sierra Corral de Los Bandidos (47 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Saltillo

3 churches within 100 km of Saltillo. The closest is St. James Cathedral (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Saltillo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 15 km on the road.

  1. Start in Saltillo
  2. 1 km Monumento A Venustiano Carranza · heritage site, Saltillo
  3. 1 km Juana Inés de la Cruz · heritage site, Saltillo
  4. 1 km Don Efrain Lopez Cazares · heritage site, Saltillo
  5. 6 km Candelaria Cave · cave, Santa Catarina
  6. 1 km Desert Museum · museum, Santa Catarina
  7. 5 km Back to Saltillo

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From travellers near Saltillo

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How to reach Saltillo

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    Within 15 km of Saltillo

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Saltillo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints127211Glorieta Santo Cristo (5 km)
    Forts & heritage2630Juana Inés de la Cruz (1 km)
    Museums1114Museo del Sarape y Trajes Mexicanos (1 km)
    Caves45Candelaria Cave (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Reserva Natural Estatal Sierra Corral de Los Bandidos (47 km)
    Churches13St. James Cathedral (1 km)
    Parks12Plaza de Armas (1 km)
    Beaches & coast11Balneario San Antonio (23 km)
    Waterfalls01Cascada El Salto (96 km)

    Saltillo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Saltillo?

    Desert Museum (museum, about 5 km), Candelaria Cave (cave, about 6 km), Juana Inés de la Cruz (heritage site, about 1 km), Monumento A Venustiano Carranza (heritage site, about 1 km), Don Efrain Lopez Cazares (heritage site, about 1 km), Museo del Sarape y Trajes Mexicanos (museum, about 1 km).

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

    172 places on Spotwander: 127 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 forts & heritage, 11 museums, 4 caves, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Saltillo?

    Glorieta Santo Cristo, about 5 km by road; Cañada Boca Negra (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Saltillo?

    Juana Inés de la Cruz, about 1 km by road; Monumento A Venustiano Carranza (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Saltillo?

    Museo del Sarape y Trajes Mexicanos, about 1 km by road; Casa Purcell (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Saltillo?

    Start in Saltillo, visit Monumento A Venustiano Carranza, then Juana Inés de la Cruz, then Don Efrain Lopez Cazares, then Candelaria Cave, then Desert Museum, and drive back — about 15 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Saltillo?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and caves.

    Towns near Saltillo

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Saltillo’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Saltillo on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.