4 lakes and lagoons · within 60 km
There are 4 lakes and lagoons within 60 km of Amatlán de Cañas in a straight line, an hour or a little more by road. The closest is Laguna de Juanacatlán, 37 km away; the farthest, Laguna de Tepetiltic, is 57 km. They are listed under the Pueblos Mágicos of Compostela and Mascota, which make good bases.
Lakes and lagoons are at their best early in the morning, when the water is calm. Many have boat rides and lakeside fish restaurants, and get busy on weekends.
Best months, when most of these towns are dry with comfortable afternoons: Jan, Mar, Apr, Dec.
The Lakes and Lagoons 4
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Laguna de Juanacatlán · Lake · 37 km from Amatlán de Cañas · Near Mascota
A deep, forest-ringed mountain lake north of Mascota, believed to fill an old volcanic crater; boats, kayaks and a lakeside resort. -
Presa Corrinchis · Lake · 52 km from Amatlán de Cañas · Near Mascota
Mascota's reservoir on the Mascota River, about 7.5 km long, with kayaks, boat rides, fishing, horse rides and lakeside grills. -
Laguna de San Pedro Lagunillas · Lake · 53 km from Amatlán de Cañas · Near Compostela
A green lake beside the town of San Pedro Lagunillas, with boat rides, fishing and lakeside fish restaurants. -
Laguna de Tepetiltic · Lake · 57 km from Amatlán de Cañas · Near Compostela
A small, quiet lake in the hills by the village of Tepetiltic, with a lakeside walkway that is lovely at sunset.
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Distances are in a straight line; roads add about a third.
Where to stay
The Pueblos Mágicos these places are closest to, each with hotels, food and getting-there notes.
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