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Las Varas

Nayarit, Mexico · North America

About Las Varas

Las Varas sits on the route: 15 minutes from Zacualpan, 47km from Sayulita.

Las Varas is a town located in Nayarit, Mexico. With a population of 14,419, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Las Varas sits in Mexico, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Mazatlan time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Las Varas to your route.

About Las Varas

Las Varas is a small town located in the state of Nayarit, Mexico, about 100 km north of Puerto Vallarta, and is part of the Compostela municipality. As of the 2020 census, the population of the town was 14,419. The economy is largely based around agriculture, as it is surrounded by fruit, tobacco, and bean farms.

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Where is Las Varas located?

Las Varas is located in Nayarit, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 21.1797 latitude, -105.1363 longitude.

What is the population of Las Varas?

Las Varas has a population of approximately 14,419 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
14,419
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Nayarit
Timezone
America/Mazatlan
Coordinates
21.1797, -105.1363

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 Las Varas

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Sayulita

A colorful surf village on Mexico's Pacific coast with a bohemian vibe, Huichol art culture, and beginner-friendly waves.

47 km · about 55 min drive

beach

Puerto Vallarta

A Pacific coast beach town blending traditional Mexican charm with a lively malecon, jungle excursions, and golden sandy beaches.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Las Varas

  • 64 kmPuerto Vallarta MalecónA seafront promenade of public sculpture along Banderas Bay, the focal point of Puerto Vallarta's old town on Highway 200.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Las Varas.

Zacualpan

🇲🇽 Mexico

8 km awayPop. 4,893

Ixtapa de la Concepción

🇲🇽 Mexico

14 km awayPop. 1,540

Colonia Paraíso Escondido

🇲🇽 Mexico

18 km awayPop. 2,463

La Peñita de Jaltemba

🇲🇽 Mexico

20 km awayPop. 9,102

Rincón de Guayabitos

🇲🇽 Mexico

22 km awayPop. 1,979

Compostela

🇲🇽 Mexico

25 km awayPop. 17,573

El Llano

🇲🇽 Mexico

27 km awayPop. 1,184

Monteón

🇲🇽 Mexico

27 km awayPop. 1,807

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