Turicato district, Michoacán, Mexico

Places to visit near Tavera

Tavera is a town in Turicato district, Michoacán, Mexico, home to about 1,045 people. Within 50 km by road there are 56 places to visit — 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 forts & heritage, 1 museums and 2 waterfalls. The must-see places are Lake Zirahuén (57 km), Zona Arqueológica Ihuatzio (72 km) and Monumento José María Morelos Pavón (72 km).

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Tavera at a glance

Location
Turicato district, Michoacán, Mexico
Population
about 1,045
Coordinates
19.0613° N, 101.5591° W
Places within 50 km
56
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

Top places to visit near Tavera

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tavera

207 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tavera. The closest is Barranca El Cajón (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Tavera

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tavera. The closest is Arcos De Entrada Nueva Jerusalén (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Tavera

10 museums within 100 km of Tavera. The closest is Museo Nacional del Cobre (49 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Tavera

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Tavera. The closest is Cascada de Las Joyas Bajas (27 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tavera

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tavera. The closest is Lake Zirahuén (57 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Tavera

2 caves within 100 km of Tavera. The closest is Cueva de Onda (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Tavera

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tavera
  2. 2 km Barranca El Cajón · viewpoint, Turicato
  3. 7 km Arcos De Entrada Nueva Jerusalén · heritage site, Turicato
  4. 12 km Cerro El Banco · viewpoint, Turicato
  5. 6 km Barranca El Gallinero · viewpoint, Turicato
  6. 10 km Barranca El Carrizal · viewpoint, Turicato
  7. 8 km Back to Tavera

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From travellers near Tavera

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tavera by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints48207Barranca El Cajón (2 km)
    Forts & heritage430Arcos De Entrada Nueva Jerusalén (7 km)
    Museums110Museo Nacional del Cobre (49 km)
    Waterfalls29Cascada de Las Joyas Bajas (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Lake Zirahuén (57 km)
    Caves12Cueva de Onda (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Isla de Janitzio (72 km)
    Churches01Basilica de Nuestra Señora de la Salud (63 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Parque Zoológico Benito Juárez (99 km)
    Beaches & coast01Faro La Mintzita (89 km)

    Tavera: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tavera?

    Barranca El Cajón (viewpoint, about 2 km), Arcos De Entrada Nueva Jerusalén (heritage site, about 7 km), Barranca El Carrizal (viewpoint, about 8 km), Barranca El Gallinero (viewpoint, about 12 km), Cerro El Banco (viewpoint, about 13 km), Barranca El Brinco (viewpoint, about 13 km).

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

    56 places on Spotwander: 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 forts & heritage, 1 museum, 2 waterfalls, 1 cave.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tavera?

    Barranca El Cajón, about 2 km by road; Barranca El Carrizal (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tavera?

    Arcos De Entrada Nueva Jerusalén, about 7 km by road; Misión Cumplida (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Tavera?

    Museo Nacional del Cobre, about 49 km by road; Museo Casa Morelos (57 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tavera?

    Start in Tavera, visit Barranca El Cajón, then Arcos De Entrada Nueva Jerusalén, then Cerro El Banco, then Barranca El Gallinero, then Barranca El Carrizal, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tavera?

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

    Towns near Tavera

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