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San Cristóbal de las Casas
A highland colonial town surrounded by indigenous Tzotzil and Tzeltal communities, known for its colorful markets and amber jewelry.
12 km · about 25 min drive
Chiapas, Mexico · North America
La Candelaria is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Las Ollas, 12km from San Cristóbal de las Casas.
La Candelaria is a town located in Chiapas, Mexico. With a population of 1,955, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, La Candelaria 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 La Candelaria to your route.
San Cristóbal de las Casas National Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Nacional de San Cristóbal de las Casas) also known as Aeropuerto Corazón de María (Corazón de María Airport) (IATA: SZT, ICAO: MMSC) was an airport located 18 kilometres (11 mi) from the city of San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico. It functionedRead more
as the primary airport for San Cristóbal de las Casas, facilitating both domestic and international flights, in addition to supporting flight training, charter, cargo, and general aviation activities. Operated by Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares (ASA), the airport was closed in July 2010 due to structural terrain failures. The closest airport currently handling commercial flights is Tuxtla Gutiérrez International Airport.
The airport covered an area of 165 hectares (410 acres) and had a 2.6 kilometres (1.6 mi) long runway, making it suitable for landing Boeing 737 or McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32 aircraft. In 2009, it served 1,249 passengers.
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La Candelaria is located in Chiapas, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 16.7429 latitude, -92.5216 longitude.
La Candelaria has a population of approximately 1,955 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.
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A highland colonial town surrounded by indigenous Tzotzil and Tzeltal communities, known for its colorful markets and amber jewelry.
12 km · about 25 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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