Presa El Zapotillo, near Temacapulín (Jalisco)

Landmark 12 km southwest of Temacapulín

The dam on the Río Verde that once threatened to flood Temacapulín; its level was capped in 2021 after years of protest.

Getting there

12 km southwest of Temacapulín

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

Compare hotels, posadas, and rentals in and around Presa El Zapotillo.

See them all on Booking.com Expedia

Vacation rentals on Vrbo Airbnb

Guided tours, tastings, and day trips in and around Presa El Zapotillo.

Pick up a car at AGU, the nearest airport, and drive in.

Find flights into AGU, the nearest airport.

Medical and trip cover for Mexico, by the week or month.

An eSIM for Mexico: data on your phone from the moment you land.

Links open a partner site. We may earn a commission if you book, at no cost to you.

Presa El Zapotillo shares the climate of Temacapulín, 12 km away. The best months to visit are Jan, Mar, Apr, Nov.

Presa El Zapotillo is an easy trip from Temacapulín, a Pueblo Mágico with places to stay, food, and more to see.

Cañadas de Obregón · Town · 5 km away
The municipal seat a few kilometers south of Temacapulín, a quiet Los Altos town with a plaza and parish church.
Mexticacán · Town · 11 km away
The "cradle of the paleta": a Los Altos town of ice-cream makers, with a giant tiled Sacred Heart image on a hillside park.
Yahualica de González Gallo · Town · 19 km away
Home of the Yahualica chile de árbol, which has had its own denomination of origin since 2018.

Location from OpenStreetMap. Written by Puebloteca.