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Cruz de Huanacaxtle

Nayarit, Mexico · North America

About Cruz de Huanacaxtle

Cruz de Huanacaxtle is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Bucerías, 22km from Puerto Vallarta Malecón.

Cruz de Huanacaxtle is a town located in Nayarit, Mexico. With a population of 3,171, it is an important destination in North America.

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

About Cruz de Huanacaxtle

La Cruz de Huanacaxtle (Spanish for "The Cross of Huanacaxtle") is a Mexican fishing village situated on the Pacific Ocean's Bahía de Banderas in the state of Nayarit. It is situated approximately 25 km from Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco. The town name comes from a cross that is made of Huanacaxtle wood which is located at

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Where is Cruz de Huanacaxtle located?

Cruz de Huanacaxtle is located in Nayarit, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 20.7541 latitude, -105.3773 longitude.

What is the population of Cruz de Huanacaxtle?

Cruz de Huanacaxtle has a population of approximately 3,171 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
3,171
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Nayarit
Timezone
America/Bahia_Banderas
Coordinates
20.7541, -105.3773

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 Cruz de Huanacaxtle

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Sayulita

A colorful surf village on Mexico's Pacific coast with a bohemian vibe, Huichol art culture, and beginner-friendly waves.

14 km · about 25 min drive

beach

Puerto Vallarta

A Pacific coast beach town blending traditional Mexican charm with a lively malecon, jungle excursions, and golden sandy beaches.

19 km · about 20 min drive

coastal drive

Puerto Vallarta Malecón

A seafront promenade of public sculpture along Banderas Bay, the focal point of Puerto Vallarta's old town on Highway 200.

22 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Cruz de Huanacaxtle

  • 22 kmPuerto Vallarta MalecónA seafront promenade of public sculpture along Banderas Bay, the focal point of Puerto Vallarta's old town on Highway 200.

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Year-round

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