Tacámbaro district, Michoacán, Mexico

Places to visit near Tecario

Tecario is a town in Tacámbaro district, Michoacán, Mexico, home to about 2,549 people. Within 50 km by road there are 68 places to visit — 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 forts & heritage, 3 museums and 2 waterfalls. The must-see places are Lake Zirahuén (38 km), Zona Arqueológica Ihuatzio (49 km) and Angamuco (49 km).

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Tecario at a glance

Location
Tacámbaro district, Michoacán, Mexico
Population
about 2,549
Coordinates
19.2325° N, 101.5444° W
Places within 50 km
68 (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

Top places to visit near Tecario

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tecario

192 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tecario. The closest is Barranca El Durazno (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Tecario

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tecario. The closest is Gilberto Guido (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Tecario

13 museums within 100 km of Tecario. The closest is Museo Nacional del Cobre (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Tecario

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Tecario. The closest is Cascada de Santa Rosa (16 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tecario

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tecario. The closest is Lake Zirahuén (38 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Tecario

3 churches within 100 km of Tecario. The closest is Basilica de Nuestra Señora de la Salud (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Tecario

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tecario
  2. 12 km Cerro Hueco · viewpoint, Tacámbaro
  3. 10 km Cueva de Onda · cave, Tacámbaro
  4. 6 km Cerro La Tinaja · viewpoint, Tacámbaro
  5. 2 km Mirador de Cutzarondiro · viewpoint, Tacámbaro
  6. 5 km Barranca El Durazno · viewpoint, Tacámbaro
  7. 6 km Back to Tecario

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tecario by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints48192Barranca El Durazno (6 km)
    Forts & heritage943Gilberto Guido (16 km)
    Museums313Museo Nacional del Cobre (27 km)
    Waterfalls29Cascada de Santa Rosa (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Lake Zirahuén (38 km)
    Churches13Basilica de Nuestra Señora de la Salud (40 km)
    Caves22Cueva de Onda (15 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Isla de Janitzio (50 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Parque Zoológico Benito Juárez (78 km)
    Beaches & coast01Faro La Mintzita (67 km)

    Tecario: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tecario?

    Barranca El Durazno (viewpoint, about 6 km), Mirador de Cutzarondiro (viewpoint, about 8 km), Cerro La Tinaja (viewpoint, about 9 km), Cerro Hueco (viewpoint, about 12 km), Cueva de Onda (cave, about 15 km), Cerro El Oyamel (viewpoint, about 16 km).

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

    68 places on Spotwander: 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 forts & heritage, 3 museums, 2 waterfalls, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tecario?

    Barranca El Durazno, about 6 km by road; Mirador de Cutzarondiro (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tecario?

    Gilberto Guido, about 16 km by road; Misión Cumplida (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Tecario?

    Museo Nacional del Cobre, about 27 km by road; Casa de Los Once Patios (40 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tecario?

    Start in Tecario, visit Cerro Hueco, then Cueva de Onda, then Cerro La Tinaja, then Mirador de Cutzarondiro, then Barranca El Durazno, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tecario?

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

    Towns near Tecario

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