Atacco, Jalisco: a town near Tapalpa

Town 2 km southeast of Tapalpa

An old village just outside Tapalpa; in colonial times the Franciscans ran a hospital for indigenous people here.

Getting there

2 km southeast of Tapalpa

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

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Atacco shares the climate of Tapalpa, 2 km away. The best months to visit are Jan, Mar, Apr, Nov.

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

Presa del Nogal · Lake · 4 km away
A reservoir in the pine hills just south-west of Tapalpa that feeds the Salto del Nogal; good for a walk or a picnic.
Las Piedrotas · Nature reserve · 5 km away
Giant boulders scattered across open meadows north of town, in the area known as the Valle de los Enigmas.
Salto del Nogal · Waterfall · 8 km away
The region's highest waterfall, about 105 meters, reached by a dirt road and a forest hike south of Tapalpa.
Ferrería de Tula · Landmark · 14 km away
A hamlet north of Tapalpa with the overgrown ruins of an old iron foundry that worked until the early 20th century.

Location from OpenStreetMap. Written by Puebloteca.