PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
F
Destinations
Home›Destinations›Fortín de las Flores
North AmericaMexicoVeracruz

Fortín de las Flores

Veracruz, Mexico · North America

About Fortín de las Flores

Fortín de las Flores sits on the route: 5 minutes from Monte Salas, 31km from Pico de Orizaba.

Fortín de las Flores is a town located in Veracruz, Mexico. With a population of 21,370, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Fortín de las Flores 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 Fortín de las Flores to your route.

About Fortín de las Flores

Fortín de las Flores is a city in the Mexican state of Veracruz. Fortín de las Flores is the municipal seat of Fortín municipality, which borders the municipalities of Córdoba, Naranjal and Ixtaczoquitlán. It stands on Federal Highways 190 and 180 and the Mexico City to Veracruz railway. In the 2005 INEGI Census, the

Read more city reported a total population of 18,965, with 53,311 in the surrounding municipality. The ravine of Metlac, which borders the Cañón del Río Blanco National Park, is the most famous feature of Fortín de las Flores. The residents of Fortín de las Flores are considered by freighthopping Central American migrants to be some of the most generous in Mexico. Fortín de las Flores is home to many insects due to its pleasant weather all year round, with minimal fluctuation in temperature, ranging from 20-32 °C daily. Most notably, it serves as a significant habitat for the Mexican colonial orb-weaving spider, Metepeira incrassata.

Read more on Wikipedia

Where to Stay in Fortín de las Flores

Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.

Filter presets

Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.

Booking.comExpediaTripAdvisorHotels.comAgodaAirbnb

Compare before you book!

Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Fortín de las Flores.

Explore the Area

Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Fortín de las Flores.

Loading map...
Open in Google Maps

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do in Fortín de las Flores?

Fortín de las Flores offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

How do I plan a road trip to Fortín de las Flores?

Plan your road trip to Fortín de las Flores with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Fortín de las Flores as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Where is Fortín de las Flores located?

Fortín de las Flores is located in Veracruz, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 18.9081 latitude, -97.0000 longitude.

What is the population of Fortín de las Flores?

Fortín de las Flores has a population of approximately 21,370 people, making it a town in Mexico.

Plan a Road Trip

Add to your itinerary

Start planning your road trip with Fortín de las Flores as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Start Road Trip

What's Nearby?

Discover destinations like Tinder

Swipe through stunning destinations near Fortín de las Flores. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.

Explore now

Quick Information

Population
21,370
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Veracruz
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
18.9081, -97.0000

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.

Full driving guide for Mexico

Tags

North AmericaMexicoVeracruzTown

Worth the detour from Fortín de las Flores

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Pico de Orizaba

Mexico's highest peak at 5,636 m, a dormant volcano on the Puebla-Veracruz border visible from Highway 150D near Ciudad Serdán.

31 km · about 35 min drive

waterfall

Xico and Cascada de Texolo

A steep Veracruz coffee town whose main draw is Cascada de Texolo, 3 km out: an 80 m fall dropping into a jungle gorge crossed by a 19th-century iron footbridge, used as a location in Romancing the Stone.

57 km · about 65 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 Fortín de las Flores.

Fraccionamiento Villas de la Llave

🇲🇽 Mexico

1 km awayPop. 1,334

Córdoba (Santa Leticia)

🇲🇽 Mexico

2 km awayPop. 11,720

Sumidero

🇲🇽 Mexico

2 km awayPop. 3,959

Fraccionamiento los Álamos

🇲🇽 Mexico

3 km awayPop. 1,150

Colorines

🇲🇽 Mexico

3 km awayPop. 2,773

Monte Salas

🇲🇽 Mexico

4 km awayPop. 1,850

Fredepo

🇲🇽 Mexico

4 km awayPop. 2,159

El Pueblito

🇲🇽 Mexico

4 km awayPop. 8,078

Plan a trip around Fortín de las Flores

North America road trip planner

Plan a Road Trip from Fortín de las Flores

Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.

Start Planning
PYRT

The ultimate road trip planning platform. Discover 150,000+ destinations worldwide, plan scenic routes, and create unforgettable adventures.

Inspiration

  • Discover Trips
  • Travel Guides
  • Community

The Product

  • Calendar Planner
  • Integrations
  • How It Works
  • Collaboration Mode
  • Get the App
  • Merchandise: PYRT Supply Co.
  • Become a Creator
  • Trip Marketplace

Plan Your Trip

  • Road Trip Planner
  • Famous Routes
  • Planners by Country
  • Best Road Trip Planner App
  • Discover Road Trips
  • Events
  • Travel Guides
  • How It Works
  • My Trips
  • Community Groups

Company

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Support
  • Contact Us
  • Sign In
  • Create Account

© 2026 Plan Your Road Trips. All rights reserved.

•[email protected]
Data sources:GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)•Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)•Mapbox•Photography: George Lawrence