Guanajuato, Mexico · North America
Acámbaro sits on the route: 10 minutes from San Juan Jaripeo.
Acámbaro is a town located in Guanajuato, Mexico. With a population of 57,972, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Acámbaro 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 Acámbaro to your route.
Acámbaro (Otomi: Mä'wada) is a city and municipality in the southeastern corner of the Mexican state of Guanajuato, on the banks of the Lerma River, and the oldest of the 46 municipalities of Guanajuato. Acámbaro was originally a Purépecha settlement which was invaded by the Spanish, and their Otomi allies, in 1526.Read more
Acámbaro is noted as a major railway junction, a local transport hub, and the origin of the nationally famous Acámbaro bread. The 2005 census population of the municipality was 101,762, and that of the city proper 55,082. The municipality covers an area of 877.8 km2 (335.01 sq mi) and includes many small outlying communities, the largest of which are Iramuco and Parácuaro.
The municipality of Acámbaro is bordered to the north by Tarimoro and Jerécuaro, to the southeast by Tarandacuao, to the south by the state of Michoacán, and to the west by Salvatierra.
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Acámbaro is located in Guanajuato, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 20.0325 latitude, -100.7243 longitude.
Acámbaro has a population of approximately 57,972 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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