Tehuacán district, Puebla, Mexico

Places to visit near Teontepec

Teontepec is a town in Tehuacán district, Puebla, Mexico, home to about 5,593 people. Within 50 km by road there are 36 places to visit — 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 forts & heritage, 4 museums and 0 waterfalls. The must-see places are Evolutions Museum (12 km), Parque Skate Tehuacan (17 km) and Jardín Botánico Helia Bravo Hollis (24 km).

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Teontepec at a glance

Location
Tehuacán district, Puebla, Mexico
Population
about 5,593
Coordinates
18.4922° N, 97.5296° W
Places within 50 km
36 (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 Teontepec

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Teontepec

177 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Teontepec. The closest is Barranca Xamingo (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Teontepec

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Teontepec. The closest is Bandera Monumental (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Teontepec

19 museums within 100 km of Teontepec. The closest is Evolutions Museum (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Teontepec

16 waterfalls within 100 km of Teontepec. The closest is Salto Texcalli Negro (56 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Teontepec

7 churches within 100 km of Teontepec. The closest is Parque Skate Tehuacan (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Teontepec

6 caves within 100 km of Teontepec. The closest is Cueva Los Brujos (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Teontepec

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 70 km on the road.

  1. Start in Teontepec
  2. 12 km Evolutions Museum · museum, Tehuacán
  3. 2 km Bandera Monumental · heritage site, Tehuacán
  4. 4 km Parque Skate Tehuacan · church, Tehuacán
  5. 7 km Museo de Sitio de Tehuacán · museum, Tehuacán
  6. 21 km Jardín Botánico Helia Bravo Hollis · nature spot, Zapotitlán
  7. 24 km Back to Teontepec

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Teontepec by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints17177Barranca Xamingo (31 km)
    Forts & heritage1132Bandera Monumental (14 km)
    Museums419Evolutions Museum (12 km)
    Waterfalls016Salto Texcalli Negro (56 km)
    Churches17Parque Skate Tehuacan (17 km)
    Caves16Cueva Los Brujos (34 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Jardín Botánico Helia Bravo Hollis (24 km)
    Parks11Parque Aquiles Serdan (17 km)
    Beaches & coast01Plaza de Toros "El Paraiso" (57 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01De la Laguna (78 km)

    Teontepec: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Teontepec?

    Evolutions Museum (museum, about 12 km), Parque Skate Tehuacan (church, about 17 km), Jardín Botánico Helia Bravo Hollis (nature spot, about 24 km), Museo de Sitio de Tehuacán (museum, about 25 km), Bandera Monumental (heritage site, about 14 km), Monumental Flag (heritage site, about 14 km).

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

    36 places on Spotwander: 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 forts & heritage, 4 museums, 1 church, 1 cave.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Teontepec?

    Barranca Xamingo, about 31 km by road; Barranca Agua Naranjo (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Teontepec?

    Bandera Monumental, about 14 km by road; Monumental Flag (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Teontepec?

    Evolutions Museum, about 12 km by road; Museo de Sitio de Tehuacán (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Teontepec?

    Start in Teontepec, visit Evolutions Museum, then Bandera Monumental, then Parque Skate Tehuacan, then Museo de Sitio de Tehuacán, then Jardín Botánico Helia Bravo Hollis, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Teontepec?

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

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