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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
Jalisco, Mexico · North America
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.
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 WhittierRead 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.
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El Ranchito is located in Jalisco, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 20.7329 latitude, -105.1507 longitude.
El Ranchito has a population of approximately 1,255 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.
Full driving guide for Mexico3 notable places within an hour's drive.
beach
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
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
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
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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