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El Nopal

Chiapas, Mexico · North America

About El Nopal

El Nopal is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Pugchén Mumuntic, 27km from Sumidero Canyon.

El Nopal is a town located in Chiapas, Mexico. With a population of 1,903, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, El Nopal 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 Nopal to your route.

About El Nopal

The Lechería Limestone is a geologic formation in Chiapas, Mexico. The shallow reefal biomicrite and mud-supported oolitic and pelletoidal biosparite limestones preserve fossils dating back to the Paleogene period.

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Where is El Nopal located?

El Nopal is located in Chiapas, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 16.9116 latitude, -92.8447 longitude.

What is the population of El Nopal?

El Nopal has a population of approximately 1,903 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
1,903
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Chiapas
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
16.9116, -92.8447

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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North AmericaMexicoChiapasTown

Worth the detour from El Nopal

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Sumidero Canyon

A dramatic canyon with walls rising over 1,000 meters above the Grijalva River, best experienced by boat through its towering gorge.

27 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

San Cristóbal de las Casas

A highland colonial town surrounded by indigenous Tzotzil and Tzeltal communities, known for its colorful markets and amber jewelry.

29 km · about 35 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near El Nopal.

Pugchén Mumuntic

🇲🇽 Mexico

6 km awayPop. 1,046

Cacaté

🇲🇽 Mexico

7 km awayPop. 1,225

Soyaló

🇲🇽 Mexico

9 km awayPop. 4,014

Yaltem

🇲🇽 Mexico

9 km awayPop. 1,664

San Cayetano

🇲🇽 Mexico

11 km awayPop. 1,833

El Copal

🇲🇽 Mexico

11 km awayPop. 1,133

Bochil

🇲🇽 Mexico

11 km awayPop. 12,404

El Ámbar

🇲🇽 Mexico

13 km awayPop. 1,157

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