natural wonder
Parícutin Volcano
A cinder cone that erupted from a Michoacán cornfield in 1943, burying a village whose church tower still protrudes from the lava.
44 km · about 50 min drive
Michoacán, Mexico · North America
La Cantera sits on the route: 10 minutes from Tarecuato, 44km from Parícutin Volcano.
La Cantera is a town located in Michoacán, Mexico. With a population of 4,024, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, La Cantera 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 Cantera to your route.
Santiago Tangamandapio, known as Tangamandapio, is a municipality in the Mexican state of Michoacán. It is located 165 km from the state capital of Morelia. The geographic coordinates are: 19° 57' North latitude and 102° 26' West longitude. Tangamandapio Municipality also includes the community of Tarécuato.
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La Cantera is located in Michoacán, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 19.8641 latitude, -102.4083 longitude.
La Cantera has a population of approximately 4,024 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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natural wonder
A cinder cone that erupted from a Michoacán cornfield in 1943, burying a village whose church tower still protrudes from the lava.
44 km · about 50 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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