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Cerro Prieto

Cerro Prieto is a viewpoint in Empalme, Sonora.

Cerro Prieto: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Cerro Prieto

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Cerro Prieto — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 27.89860, -110.58975. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    How is the weather and view today?

    No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Cerro Prieto yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Cerro Prieto?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Cerro Prieto?

    Nearby: Cerro El Chiltepin (viewpoint, 3 km), Cerro Boca Abierta (viewpoint, 5 km), Cerro El Bachoco (viewpoint, 9 km), Cerro Cruz de Piedra (viewpoint, 9 km), Playas del Sol (beach, 12 km), Cañón El León (viewpoint, 15 km).