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El Ranchito

Jalisco, Mexico · North America

About El Ranchito

El Ranchito is worth a stop: 10 minutes from El Colorado, 16km from Puerto Vallarta Malecón.

El Ranchito is a town located in Jalisco, Mexico. With a population of 1,255, it is an important destination in North America.

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

About El Ranchito

Pío Pico State Historic Park is the site of El Ranchito, also known as the Pío Pico Adobe or Pío Pico Mansion, the final home of Pío Pico, the last governor of Alta California under Mexican rule and a pivotal figure in early California history. Located in Whittier, California, at 6003 Pioneer Blvd. near Whittier

Read more Blvd. and Interstate 605, it is California Historical Landmark No. 127, listed as "Casa de Governor Pío Pico". Just west of the park is the San Gabriel River. Across the river is the city that bears his name—Pico Rivera. The park consists of the adobe and about three acres of surrounding land.

Read more on Wikipedia

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Where is El Ranchito located?

El Ranchito is located in Jalisco, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 20.7329 latitude, -105.1507 longitude.

What is the population of El Ranchito?

El Ranchito has a population of approximately 1,255 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
1,255
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Jalisco
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
20.7329, -105.1507

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 El Ranchito

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Puerto Vallarta

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

12 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.

16 km · about 30 min drive

beach

Sayulita

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

34 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near El Ranchito

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

When to drive here

Year-round

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near El Ranchito.

El Colorado

🇲🇽 Mexico

4 km awayPop. 1,023

Ixtapa

🇲🇽 Mexico

6 km awayPop. 29,036

Banus Vallarta (Verde Vallarta)

🇲🇽 Mexico

8 km awayPop. 1,315

San José del Valle

🇲🇽 Mexico

9 km awayPop. 22,541

El Porvenir

🇲🇽 Mexico

10 km awayPop. 6,046

San Juan de Abajo

🇲🇽 Mexico

10 km awayPop. 10,442

Las Juntas

🇲🇽 Mexico

10 km awayPop. 9,035

San Vicente

🇲🇽 Mexico

10 km awayPop. 14,324

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