Taretan district, Michoacán, Mexico

Places to visit near Tomendán

Tomendán is a town in Taretan district, Michoacán, Mexico, home to about 1,291 people. Within 50 km by road there are 100 places to visit — 76 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 forts & heritage, 5 waterfalls and 4 museums. The must-see places are Lake Zirahuén (23 km), Monumento José María Morelos Pavón (46 km) and Zona Arqueológica Ihuatzio (49 km).

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Tomendán at a glance

Location
Taretan district, Michoacán, Mexico
Population
about 1,291
Coordinates
19.3114° N, 101.8603° W
Places within 50 km
100 (3 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 Tomendán

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

228 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tomendán. The closest is Mirador de El Hoyo del Aire (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Tomendán

24 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tomendán. The closest is Antiguo Molino (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Tomendán

7 waterfalls within 100 km of Tomendán. The closest is Los Tres Chorros (3 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Tomendán

7 museums within 100 km of Tomendán. The closest is Museo Regional La Huatápera (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tomendán

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tomendán. The closest is Lake Zirahuén (23 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tomendán

2 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tomendán. The closest is Pico de Tancítaro (62 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Tomendán

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tomendán
  2. 1 km Antiguo Molino · heritage site, Taretan
  3. 4 km Mirador de El Hoyo del Aire · viewpoint, Nuevo Urecho
  4. 4 km Los Tres Chorros · waterfall, Ario
  5. 23 km Lake Zirahuén · lake, Salvador Escalante
  6. 27 km Monumento A Benito Juárez · heritage site, Taretan
  7. 8 km Back to Tomendán

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From travellers near Tomendán

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tomendán by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints76228Mirador de El Hoyo del Aire (5 km)
    Forts & heritage1124Antiguo Molino (1 km)
    Waterfalls57Los Tres Chorros (3 km)
    Museums47Museo Regional La Huatápera (31 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Lake Zirahuén (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Pico de Tancítaro (62 km)
    Churches12Basilica de Nuestra Señora de la Salud (44 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Isla de Janitzio (46 km)
    Caves02Cueva de Onda (55 km)

    Tomendán: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tomendán?

    Antiguo Molino (heritage site, about 1 km), Lake Zirahuén (lake, about 23 km), Los Tres Chorros (waterfall, about 3 km), Mirador de El Hoyo del Aire (viewpoint, about 5 km), Monumento A Benito Juárez (heritage site, about 8 km), Ing. Alejandro Chávez Zavala (heritage site, about 8 km).

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

    100 places on Spotwander: 76 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 forts & heritage, 5 waterfalls, 4 museums, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tomendán?

    Mirador de El Hoyo del Aire, about 5 km by road; Cerro El Cobrero (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tomendán?

    Antiguo Molino, about 1 km by road; Monumento A Benito Juárez (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Tomendán?

    Los Tres Chorros, about 3 km by road; Cascada el Salto (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tomendán?

    Start in Tomendán, visit Antiguo Molino, then Mirador de El Hoyo del Aire, then Los Tres Chorros, then Lake Zirahuén, then Monumento A Benito Juárez, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tomendán?

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

    Towns near Tomendán

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