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18 de Marzo

Puebla, Mexico · North America

About 18 de Marzo

18 de Marzo works well as a base: 10 minutes from Buenavista Tetela, 50km from Popocatépetl.

18 de Marzo is a town located in Puebla, Mexico. With a population of 1,029, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, 18 de Marzo sits in Mexico, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Mexico City time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add 18 de Marzo to your route.

About 18 de Marzo

Africam Safari is a Mexican safari park that was established in 1972 by Captain Carlos Camacho Espíritu. It is about 17 kilometres (11 miles) from the city of Puebla, Mexico. Africam Safari is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA).

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18 de Marzo offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is 18 de Marzo located?

18 de Marzo is located in Puebla, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 18.9689 latitude, -98.1603 longitude.

What is the population of 18 de Marzo?

18 de Marzo has a population of approximately 1,029 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
1,029
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Puebla
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
18.9689, -98.1603

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Mexico

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.

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Worth the detour from 18 de Marzo

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Puebla

A UNESCO-listed colonial city famous for its Talavera tiles, baroque churches, mole poblano cuisine, and views of snow-capped volcanoes.

9 km · about 20 min drive

cathedral

Puebla Cathedral

A Renaissance cathedral on Puebla's Zócalo with Mexico's tallest bell towers, in a UNESCO-listed historic centre off Highway 150D.

9 km · about 15 min drive

museum

Museo Amparo

Two 16th–18th-century buildings in central Puebla housing one of Mexico's finest pre-Hispanic collections alongside colonial art, with a modern rooftop terrace looking straight across at the cathedral towers and Popocatépetl.

9 km · about 15 min drive

ancient ruins

Great Pyramid of Cholula

The largest pyramid by volume in the world, topped by a Spanish colonial church, with tunnels revealing layers of ancient construction.

18 km · about 20 min drive

racetrack

Autódromo Miguel E. Abed

A Mexican circuit at Amozoc de Mota near Puebla with both a road course and an oval, home to NASCAR Mexico and set against the volcanic backdrop of the central highlands.

19 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Popocatépetl

An active 5,426 m stratovolcano southeast of Mexico City, visible from the Puebla highway; the Paso de Cortés road runs on its saddle.

50 km · about 55 min drive

mountain pass

Paso de Cortés

The 3,600-m saddle between the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl, reached by a paved mountain road from Amecameca: the route Cortés marched into the Valley of Mexico in 1519.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near 18 de Marzo

  • 53 kmPaso de CortésThe 3,600-m saddle between the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl, reached by a paved mountain road from Amecameca: the route Cortés marched into the Valley of Mexico in 1519.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near 18 de Marzo.

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6 km awayPop. 1,172

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🇲🇽 Mexico

8 km awayPop. 1,414

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9 km awayPop. 2,237

Casa Blanca

🇲🇽 Mexico

9 km awayPop. 17,262

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