Ocampo, Michoacán: a town near Angangueo

Town 7 km southwest of Angangueo

The small municipal seat below Angangueo, the gateway town for the road up to the El Rosario sanctuary.

Getting there

7 km southwest of Angangueo

Distances are in a straight line; the road is usually longer.

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Ocampo shares the climate of Angangueo, 7 km away. The best months to visit are Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov.

Ocampo is an easy trip from Angangueo, a Pueblo Mágico with places to stay, food, and more to see.

Santuario El Rosario · Nature reserve · 4 km away
The largest and busiest monarch butterfly sanctuary, a steep forest climb above Angangueo, open roughly November to March.
Santuario Sierra Chincua · Nature reserve · 6 km away
A quieter monarch sanctuary north of Angangueo, with a gentler trail, horses, and a visitor center with food stalls and a zip line.
San Felipe los Alzati · Archaeological site · 17 km away
A hilltop ceremonial center with one of the largest pyramids in Michoacán, built where it could watch the road from central Mexico.

Location from OpenStreetMap. Written by Puebloteca.