Places to visit near

Zimapan

Zimapan is a town in Cadereyta de Montes district, Querétaro, Mexico of about 13,243 people. Within 50 km by road there are 37 places to visit: 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 forts & heritage and 2 museums. The must-see places are Presa Zimapán, Parque Nacional Los Mármoles and Cascadas de Tolantongo.

20.7381° N, 99.3818° WPop. 13,243

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Within 30 km10 places
Within 50 km37
Must-see19
Notable205
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Zimapan

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:38 pm

145 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 Zimapan
  2. Grutas de Xajhawaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Presa Zimapánlake · 45 min
  4. Cerro Juárezviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Barranca Peña Coloradaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Parque Nacional Los Mármolesnature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Zimapan
Today’s loopZimapanStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Zimapan?

Zimapán (viewpoint, about 1 km), Presa Zimapán (lake, about 25 km), Barranca Peña Colorada (viewpoint, about 11 km), Parque Nacional Los Mármoles (nature spot, about 33 km), Grutas de Xajha (waterfall, about 18 km), Cerro Juárez (viewpoint, about 20 km).

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

37 places on Spotwander: 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 forts & heritage, 2 other attractions, 2 museums, 2 churches.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Zimapan?

Zimapán, about 1 km by road; Barranca Peña Colorada (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Zimapan?

Toluquilla, about 28 km by road; Carro Minero (34 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Zimapan?

Start in Zimapan, visit Grutas de Xajha, then Presa Zimapán, then Cerro Juárez, then Barranca Peña Colorada, then Parque Nacional Los Mármoles, and drive back — about 145 km by road in all.