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Valle Luz

Valle Luz is a town in San Lucas district, Michoacán, Mexico of about 1,509 people. Within 50 km by road there are 70 places to visit: 59 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 forts & heritage and 1 waterfalls. The must-see places are Zona Arqueologica Ixcateopan, Cerro Teotepec and Zona Arqueológica de San Miguel Ixtapan.

18.1307° N, 100.3398° WPop. 1,509

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Within 30 km57 places
Within 50 km70
Must-see3
Notable117
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Valle Luz

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:08 pm

65 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 Valle Luz
  2. Playa del Río Balsasbeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Barranca Calistroviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Barranca El Derrumbaderoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Barranca El Macheroviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Barranca El Cajónviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Valle Luz
Today’s loopValle LuzStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Valle Luz?

Barranca El Cajón (viewpoint, about 7 km), Playa del Río Balsas (beach, about 8 km), Barranca El Derrumbadero (viewpoint, about 14 km), Barranca Calistro (viewpoint, about 14 km), Barranca Agua Zarca (viewpoint, about 14 km), Barranca El Machero (viewpoint, about 15 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Valle Luz?

70 places on Spotwander: 59 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 forts & heritage, 1 waterfall, 4 churches, 2 parks.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Valle Luz?

Puerto Chiquito, about 4 km by road; Barranca La Xaxcua (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Valle Luz?

Monumento Lázaro Cardenas, about 25 km by road; Cruz de Las Lomas de Apopio (46 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Valle Luz?

Start in Valle Luz, visit Playa del Río Balsas, then Barranca Calistro, then Barranca El Derrumbadero, then Barranca El Machero, then Barranca El Cajón, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.