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La Norita

Guanajuato, Mexico · North America

About La Norita

La Norita sits on the route: 5 minutes from Colonia los Ángeles, 47km from San Miguel de Allende.

La Norita is a town located in Guanajuato, Mexico. With a population of 1,701, it is an important destination in North America.

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

About La Norita

El Cerrito is an archaeological zone in the central Mexican state of Querétaro. It is located in the municipality of Corregidora on the outskirts of the state capital, Santiago de Querétaro. As a place of worship, it was venerated by local cultures (Chupícuaro) as well as Teotihuacanos, Toltecs, Chichimeca, Otomi

Read more and Purépecha, as late as 1632. The first human settlements in Querétaro are related to the Chupícuaro culture, which originated in the margins of the Lerma River, in the current Acámbaro, Guanajuato. This presence is more noticeable and early in San Juan del Río and Querétaro. Chupícuaro culture had a simple low platform architecture, very elaborate funeral rites, and elaborate pottery decoration. Material evidence of this culture has been registered on sites located in the skirts of the Cimatario Hill on the banks of the Pueblito River. Magdalena to the west and La Griega, to the east are further evidence of this culture in the Valley of Querétaro. The earliest settlements in Querétaro were related and contemporary to the Chupícuaro culture in the mesoamerican preclassical period. From the social, political and territorial structure of Chupícuaro, inhabitants of the Querétaro region developed their own cultural expressions within the context of the Mesoamerican civilization.

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Where is La Norita located?

La Norita is located in Guanajuato, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 20.5544 latitude, -100.5168 longitude.

What is the population of La Norita?

La Norita has a population of approximately 1,701 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
1,701
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Guanajuato
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
20.5544, -100.5168

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 Norita

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

landmark

San Miguel de Allende

A beautifully preserved colonial town renowned for its baroque Spanish architecture, thriving arts scene, and the iconic pink Parroquia church.

47 km · about 55 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 Norita.

Colonia los Ángeles

🇲🇽 Mexico

4 km awayPop. 4,309

El Castillo

🇲🇽 Mexico

4 km awayPop. 2,878

Caleras de Amexhe

🇲🇽 Mexico

5 km awayPop. 1,967

San Juan del Llanito

🇲🇽 Mexico

5 km awayPop. 3,729

Obrajuelo

🇲🇽 Mexico

6 km awayPop. 2,932

Lourdes

🇲🇽 Mexico

6 km awayPop. 1,315

San Antonio Calichar

🇲🇽 Mexico

6 km awayPop. 1,914

Marroquín

🇲🇽 Mexico

7 km awayPop. 1,185

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