3 lakes and lagoons · within 60 km
There are 3 lakes and lagoons within 60 km of Zimapán in a straight line, an hour or a little more by road. The closest is Presa Zimapán, 15 km away; the farthest, Laguna de Metztitlán, is 54 km. They are listed under the Pueblos Mágicos of Jalpan, Metztitlán, and Zimapán, 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, Feb, Mar, Dec.
The Lakes and Lagoons 3
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Presa Zimapán · Lake · 15 km from Zimapán
A huge reservoir and 203-meter dam wall in the Infiernillo canyon, with boat rides, kayaking and fishing on the Hidalgo–Querétaro border. -
Presa Jalpan · Lake · 52 km from Zimapán · Near Jalpan
The reservoir just south of town, a calm spot for a walk by the water at the start or end of the day. -
Laguna de Metztitlán · Lake · 54 km from Zimapán · Near Metztitlán
A natural lake at the north end of the canyon, a Ramsar wetland where white pelicans spend the winter.
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Distances are in a straight line; roads add about a third.
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The Pueblos Mágicos these places are closest to, each with hotels, food and getting-there notes.
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Names and locations from OpenStreetMap; notes and write-ups are our own.