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La Herradura

México, Mexico · North America

About La Herradura

La Herradura is worth a stop: 10 minutes from San Bartolomé Atlatlahuca, 14km from Malinalco.

La Herradura is a town located in México, Mexico. With a population of 1,058, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, La Herradura 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 Herradura to your route.

About La Herradura

Joquicingo is a municipality in Mexico State in Mexico. The municipal seat is the town of Joquicingo de León Guzmán. The municipality covers an area of 49.2 km2. As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 11,042. In 2021, Joquicingo was the location of the deadly bus crash.

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Where is La Herradura located?

La Herradura is located in México, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 19.0400 latitude, -99.5847 longitude.

What is the population of La Herradura?

La Herradura has a population of approximately 1,058 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
1,058
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
México
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
19.0400, -99.5847

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 La Herradura

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Malinalco

Site of the Cuauhcalli, or House of Eagles: one of the very few temples in the Americas carved directly out of solid bedrock, reached by 400 steps up the Hill of the Idols above a quiet colonial town.

14 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Six Flags México

Mexico City's premier amusement park with world-class coasters and seasonal events in the south of the city.

49 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Tepoztlán

A Morelos town under sheer volcanic cliffs, with a hilltop 13th-century pyramid to the pulque god reached by a steep hour's climb, a fortress-like Dominican convent, and a market known for exotic ice creams.

51 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Taxco

A hillside silver-mining town with winding cobblestone streets, baroque Santa Prisca church, and centuries of silversmithing tradition.

54 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Xochimilco Floating Gardens

A network of ancient Aztec canals and artificial islands where colorful trajinera boats glide past floating gardens and mariachi bands.

56 km · about 65 min drive

museum

Museo Frida Kahlo (Casa Azul)

The vibrant blue house where Frida Kahlo was born, lived, and died, filled with her art, personal objects, and Diego Rivera's collection.

57 km · about 65 min drive

castle

Chapultepec Castle

A hilltop royal castle built in 1785, the only royal castle in the Americas, now housing the National Museum of History.

60 km · about 70 min drive

museum

Museo Nacional de Antropología

The world's greatest museum of pre-Columbian art and archaeology, home to the Aztec Sun Stone and stunning Maya artifacts.

60 km · about 70 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 La Herradura.

San Pedro Zictepec

🇲🇽 Mexico

1 km awayPop. 5,571

Maxtleca de Galeana

🇲🇽 Mexico

3 km awayPop. 1,124

San Bartolomé Atlatlahuca

🇲🇽 Mexico

4 km awayPop. 6,293

San Francisco Tepexoxica

🇲🇽 Mexico

4 km awayPop. 3,175

San Gabriel Zepayautla

🇲🇽 Mexico

5 km awayPop. 2,263

San Martín Coapaxtongo

🇲🇽 Mexico

5 km awayPop. 2,865

Joquicingo

🇲🇽 Mexico

5 km awayPop. 4,033

San Juan Xochiaca

🇲🇽 Mexico

6 km awayPop. 3,536

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