Chiapas, Mexico · North America
El Progreso sits on the route: 10 minutes from La Esperanza.
El Progreso is a town located in Chiapas, Mexico. With a population of 1,399, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, El Progreso 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 Progreso to your route.
El Progreso (Spanish pronunciation: [el pɾoˈɣɾeso]) is a city, with a population of 120,600 (2023 calculation), and a municipality located in the Honduran department of Yoro.
Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport of San Pedro Sula is located west of the city. To the east of the city is the mountain range ofRead more
Mico Quemado (Burned Monkey).
El Progreso is located at a crossroads. Due to its strategic location, many travellers or tourists pass through El Progreso in one way or another. Many travellers going to San Pedro Sula, Tela, La Ceiba, La Lima, and Tegucigalpa make a connection here or use it as a rest area.
The territorial extension of the municipality is 534 square kilometres (206 sq mi). Of this territory, 40.5 square kilometres (15.6 sq mi) is defined as urban and 493.5 square kilometres (190.5 sq mi) as rural. The municipality is also divided into three geographic zones that comprise more than 100 barrios, which are home to more than 90,000 people. The climate of the city is humid.
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El Progreso is located in Chiapas, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 16.1160 latitude, -91.8603 longitude.
El Progreso has a population of approximately 1,399 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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