Urique district, Chihuahua, Mexico

Places to visit near Urique

Urique is a town in Urique district, Chihuahua, Mexico, home to about 1,102 people. Within 50 km by road there are 127 places to visit — 73 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 forts & heritage, 18 churches and 3 waterfalls. The must-see places are Piedra Volada (45 km), Cusarare Falls (71 km) and Lake Arareco (80 km).

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Urique, Chihuahua
Urique, Urique district, Chihuahua, Mexico. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Urique at a glance

Location
Urique district, Chihuahua, Mexico
Population
about 1,102
Coordinates
27.2112° N, 107.9142° W
Places within 50 km
127 (1 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 churches

Top places to visit near Urique

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

160 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Urique. The closest is San Juan (2 km); the best-known is Barranca de Urique (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Urique

31 forts & heritage within 100 km of Urique. The closest is Fundidora El Huitrón (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Urique

22 churches within 100 km of Urique. The closest is Nuestra Sra de Montserrat (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Urique

10 waterfalls within 100 km of Urique. The closest is Cascada de Huicochi (18 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Urique

4 caves within 100 km of Urique. The closest is Mazmorra (47 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Urique

3 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Urique. The closest is Cañon de Urique (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Urique

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 158 km on the road.

  1. Start in Urique
  2. 26 km Bato · viewpoint, Urique
  3. 19 km Carboneras · viewpoint, Urique
  4. 25 km Cascada de Huicochi · waterfall, Urique
  5. 43 km Piedra Volada · waterfall, Urique
  6. 33 km Barranca de Urique · viewpoint, Urique
  7. 12 km Back to Urique

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How to reach Urique

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    Within 15 km of Urique

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Urique by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints73160San Juan (2 km)
    Forts & heritage2031Fundidora El Huitrón (2 km)
    Churches1822Nuestra Sra de Montserrat (1 km)
    Waterfalls310Cascada de Huicochi (18 km)
    Other attractions710Charco Verde (6 km)
    Caves14Mazmorra (47 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Cañon de Urique (5 km)
    Museums13Mirador Cerro del Gallego (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Parque Natural Barranca del Cobre (13 km)
    Parks11Parque de Aventura Barrancas del Cobre (44 km)

    Urique: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Urique?

    Barranca de Urique (viewpoint, about 12 km), Carboneras (viewpoint, about 12 km), Cascada de Huicochi (waterfall, about 18 km), Piedra Volada (waterfall, about 45 km), Nuestra Sra de Montserrat (church, about 1 km), Bato (viewpoint, about 26 km).

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

    127 places on Spotwander: 73 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 forts & heritage, 18 churches, 3 waterfalls, 7 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Urique?

    San Juan, about 2 km by road; Colorado (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Urique?

    Fundidora El Huitrón, about 2 km by road; Puente Colgante Peatonal Arroyo Hondo (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Urique?

    Nuestra Sra de Montserrat, about 1 km by road; Misión de Guapalayna (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Urique?

    Start in Urique, visit Bato, then Carboneras, then Cascada de Huicochi, then Piedra Volada, then Barranca de Urique, and drive back — about 158 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Urique?

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

    Towns near Urique

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