Michoacán, Mexico · North America
El Pilar sits on the route: 10 minutes from Las Jícamas.
El Pilar is a town located in Michoacán, Mexico. With a population of 1,061, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, El Pilar 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 Pilar to your route.
El Pilar is an ancient Maya city center located on the Belize-Guatemala border. The site is located 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) north of San Ignacio, Belize and can be accessed through the San Ignacio and Bullet Tree Falls on the Belize River. The name "El Pilar" is Spanish for "watering basin", reflecting the abundance ofRead more
streams around the site and below its escarpment, which is rare in the Maya area.
The monuments of El Pilar are at the center of a 5,000 acres (2,000 ha) protected area known as El Pilar Archeological Reserve for Maya Flora and Fauna, declared a cultural monument in both Belize and Guatemala in 1998. El Pilar is the largest Maya site in the Belize River area with over 25 plazas and hundreds of other major buildings, covering about 120 acres (49 ha).
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El Pilar is located in Michoacán, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 20.2411 latitude, -101.4021 longitude.
El Pilar has a population of approximately 1,061 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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