Monarch Butterfly Biosphere ReserveStatue of Andrés Manuel López ObradorCerro PelónJaltepecCerro el AltoCañada Pata de Mula
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Tres Estrellas

Tres Estrellas is a town in San José del Rincón district, State of Mexico, Mexico of about 1,467 people. Within 50 km by road there are 43 places to visit: 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 forts & heritage and 2 museums. The must-see places are Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, Statue of Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Cerro Pelón.

19.5870° N, 100.0228° WPop. 1,467

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Within 30 km9 places
Within 50 km43
Must-see27
Notable92
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, nature spot near Tres Estrellas
Must-see

Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve

Nature spot · 30 km

Must-see

Statue of Andrés Manuel López Obrador

Heritage site · 36 km · Atlacomulco

Cerro Pelón, viewpoint near Tres Estrellas
Must-see

Cerro Pelón

Viewpoint · 42 km · Donato Guerra

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One day from Tres Estrellas

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:51 pm

154 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 Tres Estrellas
  2. Jaltepecviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Cañada Pata de Mulaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Cerro Pelónviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Cerro el Altoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Tres Estrellas
Today’s loopTres EstrellasStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Tres Estrellas?

Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve (nature spot, about 30 km), Jaltepec (viewpoint, about 11 km), Cerro el Alto (viewpoint, about 19 km), Cerro Pelón (viewpoint, about 42 km), Cañada Pata de Mula (viewpoint, about 23 km), Cañada Seca (viewpoint, about 24 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Tres Estrellas?

43 places on Spotwander: 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 forts & heritage, 2 museums, 4 other attractions, 2 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tres Estrellas?

Jaltepec, about 11 km by road; Cerro el Alto (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Tres Estrellas?

Monumento Alfredo del Mazo, about 35 km by road; Benito Juárez Garcia (35 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Tres Estrellas?

Start in Tres Estrellas, visit Jaltepec, then Cañada Pata de Mula, then Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, then Cerro Pelón, then Cerro el Alto, and drive back — about 154 km by road in all.