México, Mexico · North America
Colonia 3 de Mayo is worth a stop: 10 minutes from San Alejo, 25km from Malinalco.
Colonia 3 de Mayo is a town located in México, Mexico. With a population of 1,107, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Colonia 3 de Mayo 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 Colonia 3 de Mayo to your route.
Ixtapan de la Sal is a town and municipality located in the State of Mexico, Mexico. It is 60km (37 miles) south of Toluca, the state's capital, and 120km (75 miles) south of Mexico City by the Federal Road 55. The word Ixtapan comes from Nahuatl. There are two theories as to the origin of the name. The first theoryRead more
states that it is composed of iztal, which means 'salt', and pan, which means 'over' or 'in'. The second states that it comes from iztac which means 'white'; atl, which means 'water'; and pan, meaning 'over' or 'in'; giving the meaning 'in white waters'. The phrase de la Sal is Spanish for 'of salt'.
There are two rivers in Ixtapan de la Sal. Salado River flows from the east with a year-round current, while the Salitre River flows from the northwest with a seasonal current. An aqueduct also passes through the city. Most relevant to tourists is the carbonated water of La Laguna Verde, a spring that filters from the subsoil, sprouting naturally in the form of water eruptions.
On January 22, 1981, Ixtapan de la Sal officially became a city. In 1996, Ixtapan de la Sal was included in Mexico's '100 Ciudades Coloniales' program, a government initiative recognizing cities of historical significance and colonial heritage.
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Colonia 3 de Mayo is located in México, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 18.8273 latitude, -99.6930 longitude.
Colonia 3 de Mayo has a population of approximately 1,107 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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Essential numbers in Mexico
Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.
Full driving guide for Mexico2 notable places within an hour's drive.
ancient ruins
Site of the Cuauhcalli, or House of Eagles: one of the very few temples in the Americas carved directly out of solid bedrock, reached by 400 steps up the Hill of the Idols above a quiet colonial town.
25 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
A hillside silver-mining town with winding cobblestone streets, baroque Santa Prisca church, and centuries of silversmithing tradition.
32 km · about 35 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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