Tecomatlán district, Puebla, Mexico

Places to visit near Tecomatlán

Tecomatlán is a town in Tecomatlán district, Puebla, Mexico, home to about 2,624 people. Within 50 km by road there are 40 places to visit — 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 forts & heritage, 0 museums and 0 waterfalls. The must-see places are Las Bocas (77 km), Tepexi el Viejo (81 km) and Zona Arqueológica Cerro de Las Minas (82 km).

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Tecomatlán, Puebla
Tecomatlán, Tecomatlán district, Puebla, Mexico. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Tecomatlán at a glance

Location
Tecomatlán district, Puebla, Mexico
Population
about 2,624
Coordinates
18.1096° N, 98.3134° W
Places within 50 km
40
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 Tecomatlán

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tecomatlán: 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 Tecomatlán

131 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tecomatlán. The closest is Barranca Ahuaxla (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Tecomatlán

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tecomatlán. The closest is Cuna De Antorcha Campesina Y Atenas De La Mixteca (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Tecomatlán

7 museums within 100 km of Tecomatlán. The closest is Convento De Santo Domingo De Guzman (71 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Tecomatlán

4 waterfalls within 100 km of Tecomatlán. The closest is Salto Texcalli Negro (63 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Tecomatlán

3 churches within 100 km of Tecomatlán. The closest is Parroquia de Santa María de la Asunción (63 km); the best-known is Catedral de Huajuapan de León (83 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Tecomatlán

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tecomatlán
  2. 8 km Barranca Ahuaxla · viewpoint, Tecomatlán
  3. 9 km Barranca Tres Cruces · viewpoint, Axutla
  4. 7 km El Corredor · heritage site, Piaxtla
  5. 4 km Cuna De Antorcha Campesina Y Atenas De La Mixteca · heritage site, Tecomatlán
  6. 9 km Barranca Casa Huate Blanco · viewpoint, Tecomatlán
  7. 9 km Back to Tecomatlán

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From travellers near Tecomatlán

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How to reach Tecomatlán

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tecomatlán by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints38131Barranca Ahuaxla (8 km)
    Forts & heritage28Cuna De Antorcha Campesina Y Atenas De La Mixteca (2 km)
    Museums07Convento De Santo Domingo De Guzman (71 km)
    Waterfalls04Salto Texcalli Negro (63 km)
    Churches03Parroquia de Santa María de la Asunción (63 km)
    Caves01Cueva Los Brujos (82 km)
    Beaches & coast01Arena San José (83 km)

    Tecomatlán: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tecomatlán?

    Cuna De Antorcha Campesina Y Atenas De La Mixteca (heritage site, about 2 km), El Corredor (heritage site, about 6 km), Barranca Ahuaxla (viewpoint, about 8 km), Barranca Tres Cruces (viewpoint, about 8 km), Barranca Casa Huate Blanco (viewpoint, about 9 km), Barranca Cacalutla (viewpoint, about 21 km).

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

    40 places on Spotwander: 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tecomatlán?

    Barranca Ahuaxla, about 8 km by road; Barranca Tres Cruces (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tecomatlán?

    Cuna De Antorcha Campesina Y Atenas De La Mixteca, about 2 km by road; El Corredor (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Tecomatlán?

    Convento De Santo Domingo De Guzman, about 71 km by road; Museo Memorias de Yucundaayee (79 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tecomatlán?

    Start in Tecomatlán, visit Barranca Ahuaxla, then Barranca Tres Cruces, then El Corredor, then Cuna De Antorcha Campesina Y Atenas De La Mixteca, then Barranca Casa Huate Blanco, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tecomatlán?

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

    Towns near Tecomatlán

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