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Notable fort · Tancoco, Veracruz

Cerro Pilón

Cerro Pilón is a fort in Tancoco, Veracruz.

Cerro Pilón: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

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

Best time to visit Cerro Pilón

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

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

How to reach Cerro Pilón — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 21.24576, -97.83964. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Cerro Pilón open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Cerro Pilón yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Cerro Pilón?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Cerro Pilón?

    Nearby: El Colotero (fort, 52 km), Gran Patio Tuxpan (beach, 67 km), Piramide del Castillo del Teayo (fort, 74 km), Cerro Cacalote (fort, 23 km), Cascadas El Salto (waterfall, 32 km), Playa de Higueros (beach, 48 km).

    Is Cerro Pilón worth visiting?

    Cerro Pilón is listed as a notable fort in Veracruz on Spotwander.