Santiago Ixcuintla district, Nayarit, Mexico

Places to visit near Yago

Yago is a town in Santiago Ixcuintla district, Nayarit, Mexico, home to about 3,965 people. Within 50 km by road there are 154 places to visit — 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 39 churches, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 8 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Presa Aguamilpa (34 km) and Catedral (50 km).

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Yago at a glance

Location
Santiago Ixcuintla district, Nayarit, Mexico
Population
about 3,965
Coordinates
21.8360° N, 105.0645° W
Places within 50 km
154 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Yago

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Yago

63 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Yago. The closest is Espinazo del Diablo (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Yago

47 churches within 100 km of Yago. The closest is Talpita (17 km); the best-known is Catedral (50 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Yago

28 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Yago. The closest is Presa Mojarritas (10 km); the best-known is Presa Aguamilpa (34 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Yago

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Yago. The closest is Monumento Natural El Cora de Arriba (42 km); the best-known is Ex-Fabrica Textil de Bellavista (44 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Yago

19 beaches & coast within 100 km of Yago. The closest is Playa Los Corchos, Nayarit (19 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Yago

12 museums within 100 km of Yago. The closest is MUSEO Comunitario De Rosamorada (44 km); the best-known is Cerro de la Contaduría (49 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Yago

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 88 km on the road.

  1. Start in Yago
  2. 17 km Espinazo del Diablo · viewpoint, Santiago Ixcuintla
  3. 3 km El Tecolote · viewpoint, Santiago Ixcuintla
  4. 3 km El Pulpito · viewpoint, Santiago Ixcuintla
  5. 4 km La Pulga · viewpoint, Tepic
  6. 27 km Presa Aguamilpa · lake, Tepic
  7. 34 km Back to Yago

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Yago by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3363Espinazo del Diablo (17 km)
    Churches3947Talpita (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2728Presa Mojarritas (10 km)
    Other attractions1628Fábrica La Escondida (42 km)
    Forts & heritage819Monumento Natural El Cora de Arriba (42 km)
    Beaches & coast919Playa Los Corchos, Nayarit (19 km)
    Museums912MUSEO Comunitario De Rosamorada (44 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens311Cocodrilario Kiekari (46 km)
    Waterfalls48Cascada Jumatán (26 km)
    Parks67Salón de Usos Múltiples (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Piedra Blanca (53 km)

    Yago: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Yago?

    Presa Aguamilpa (lake, about 34 km), Espinazo del Diablo (viewpoint, about 17 km), El Tecolote (viewpoint, about 18 km), El Pulpito (viewpoint, about 20 km), La Pulga (viewpoint, about 24 km), Presa San Rafael (lake, about 24 km).

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

    154 places on Spotwander: 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 39 churches, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 other attractions, 8 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Yago?

    Espinazo del Diablo, about 17 km by road; El Tecolote (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Yago?

    Talpita, about 17 km by road; Capilla San José (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Yago?

    Presa Mojarritas, about 10 km by road; La Esperanza (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Yago?

    Start in Yago, visit Espinazo del Diablo, then El Tecolote, then El Pulpito, then La Pulga, then Presa Aguamilpa, and drive back — about 88 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Yago?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

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