Place to visit
Mirador, Playa Cuatas, Mexico: what it is and when to go
Mirador, Playa Cuatas is an observatory in Mexico (Manzanillo - Lázaro Cárdenas). Interests: Stargazing. The best time to visit is October to August. In June there are 13 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 55. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Observatory · Stargazing
- Where
- Mexico · Manzanillo - Lázaro Cárdenas
- You can go
- October to August.
- Nearest airport
- GDL Guadalajara, 282 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- Dan Ros
- Coordinates
- 18.0601, -102.67543
What it is and where
Mirador, Playa Cuatas is an observatory in Mexico (Manzanillo - Lázaro Cárdenas).
Its coordinates are 18.0601, -102.67543; the nearest main airport is Guadalajara International Airport (GDL, Guadalajara), 282 km as the crow flies. How to get around Mexico (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Dan Ros
It is one of the Stargazing places in Mexico. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
Months when you can visit Mirador, Playa Cuatas: October to August.
- JanPossible11:02
- FebPossible11:25
- MarPossible11:53
- AprPossible12:25
- MayPossible12:51
- JunPossible13:05
- JulPossible12:59
- AugPossible12:37
- SepBetter not12:06
- OctPossible11:35
- NovPossible11:08
- DecPossible10:55
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 55. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Mexico in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Mexico
To enter Mexico there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid passport and onward ticket”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Mexico checklist. Currency: Mexican peso (MXN); plugs: Type A and B · 127 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 911 for everything · 078 tourist assistance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Pico de TancítaroVolcano156 km
- Cerro JicalánVolcano161 km
- El CahuiteWith kids163 km
- ParícutinDormant scoria-cone volcano in Mexico166 km
- Cervecería de ColimaBrewery171 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Mexico guide.
More in Mexico: Stargazing
- National Astronomical Observatory: observatory in Baja California, Mexico
- High Altitude Water Cherenkov Experiment: gamma-ray observatory in Mexico
- Guillermo Haro Observatory: Observatory
- Planetario Luis Enrique Erro: science museum in Mexico City, Mexico
- El Haya del Amor: Observatory
- Ka´Yok´ Planetarium: Planetarium
Every Mexico place under Stargazing, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mirador, Playa Cuatas?
It is an observatory in Mexico.
When is the best time to visit Mirador, Playa Cuatas?
October to August. In June there are 13 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 55.
How do you get to Mirador, Playa Cuatas?
The nearest main airport is Guadalajara International Airport (GDL), 282 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Mexico is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Mexico map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Pico de Tancítaro, Cerro Jicalán, El Cahuite. The rest is in the Mexico guide.
Keep reading
- Stargazing17 places for stargazing in Mexico, from National Astronomical Observatory to spots hardly anyone knows. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- MexicoBefore travelling to Mexico: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: a passport is enough, with validity covering your stay.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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