Veracruz, Mexico · North America
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Álamo is a town located in Veracruz, Mexico. With a population of 25,159, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Álamo 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 Álamo to your route.
El Colotero (transl. The orange harvester) was an outdoor concrete-and-steel monument in Álamo, Veracruz, Mexico. Miguel Vargas Martínez sculpted it, and it was unveiled in 2004. It stood 15 meters (49 ft) tall. The sculpture depicted a male orange harvester, locally known as a colotero, carrying a basket (colote) ofRead more
192 oranges, bending to pour them on the ground. The municipality is known for its orange production, and the monument honored the orange harvesters. The complex underwent maintenance on multiple occasions, most recently between 2021 and 2023.
On 16 December 2025, the sculpture collapsed under its own weight after having been damaged during the October 2025 floods that affected the municipality. Governor Rocío Nahle García said a replica would be constructed in the future.
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Álamo is located in Veracruz, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 20.9115 latitude, -97.6755 longitude.
Álamo has a population of approximately 25,159 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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