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Tecpatán

Tecpatán is a town in Coapilla district, Chiapas, Mexico of about 4,530 people. Within 50 km by road there are 108 places to visit: 54 churches, 18 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are El Chichón, Nezahualcoyotl Reservoir and Zona Arqueológica de Malpasito.

17.1368° N, 93.3113° WPop. 4,530

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Within 30 km31 places
Within 50 km108
Must-see9
Notable81
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Tecpatán

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:08 pm

175 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 Tecpatán
  2. Temple of Quechulaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Nezahualcoyotl Reservoirreservoir · 45 min
  4. Zona Arqueológica de Malpasitoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. El Chichónviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Cerro El Calvarioviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Tecpatán
Today’s loopTecpatánStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Tecpatán?

El Chichón (viewpoint, about 33 km), Nezahualcoyotl Reservoir (reservoir, about 33 km), Temple of Quechula (heritage site, about 19 km), Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día Central Distrito 1 (church, about 1 km), Capilla de San Marcos Evangelista (church, about 1 km), IASD Central Tecpatán 1 (church, about 1 km).

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

108 places on Spotwander: 54 churches, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 forts & heritage, 11 parks, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Tecpatán?

Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día Central Distrito 1, about 1 km by road; Capilla de San Marcos Evangelista (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tecpatán?

Barranca Seca, about 12 km by road; Barranca Seca (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Tecpatán?

Start in Tecpatán, visit Temple of Quechula, then Nezahualcoyotl Reservoir, then Zona Arqueológica de Malpasito, then El Chichón, then Cerro El Calvario, and drive back — about 175 km by road in all.