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Palenque
A stunning Maya city set in the jungle of Chiapas, renowned for its elegant architecture, detailed sculptural work, and the tomb of the ruler Pakal the Great.
56 km · about 65 min drive
Tabasco, Mexico · North America
El Congo sits on the route: 10 minutes from Nueva División del Bayo (Guatemala), 56km from Palenque.
El Congo is a town located in Tabasco, Mexico. With a population of 1,676, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, El Congo 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 El Congo to your route.
Tepetitán is one of the two most important towns of the Macuspana Municipality, Tabasco in Mexico and one of the 19 regional development centers where most of the municipality's economic and social activities occur. It is the oldest settlement in the municipality and in the vicinity there is a river. Its population isRead more
1,522 inhabitants and it is about 23 miles (37 km) from the municipal seat.
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El Congo is located in Tabasco, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 17.8257 latitude, -92.4389 longitude.
El Congo has a population of approximately 1,676 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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ancient ruins
A stunning Maya city set in the jungle of Chiapas, renowned for its elegant architecture, detailed sculptural work, and the tomb of the ruler Pakal the Great.
56 km · about 65 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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