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Acxotla del Río

Tlaxcala, Mexico · North America

About Acxotla del Río

Acxotla del Río is worth a stop: 53km from Popocatépetl.

Acxotla del Río is a town located in Tlaxcala, Mexico. With a population of 2,455, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Acxotla del Río 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 Acxotla del Río to your route.

About Acxotla del Río

Quiahuiztlan was one of the four altepetl (polities) that made up the confederation of Tlaxcala. It is located in the modern city of Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala State, Mexico.

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Where is Acxotla del Río located?

Acxotla del Río is located in Tlaxcala, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 19.3242 latitude, -98.2375 longitude.

What is the population of Acxotla del Río?

Acxotla del Río has a population of approximately 2,455 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
2,455
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Tlaxcala
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
19.3242, -98.2375

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 Acxotla del Río

7 notable places within an hour's 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.

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Puebla

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

32 km · about 35 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.

32 km · about 35 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.

32 km · about 35 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.

42 km · about 50 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.

50 km · about 60 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.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Acxotla del Río

  • 50 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.

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