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Lázaro Cárdenas (Chilil)

Chiapas, Mexico · North America

About Lázaro Cárdenas (Chilil)

Lázaro Cárdenas (Chilil) is worth a stop: 10 minutes from San José Yashitinín, 17km from San Cristóbal de las Casas.

Lázaro Cárdenas (Chilil) is a town located in Chiapas, Mexico. With a population of 1,177, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Lázaro Cárdenas (Chilil) 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 Lázaro Cárdenas (Chilil) to your route.

About Lázaro Cárdenas (Chilil)

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 functioned

Read 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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Where is Lázaro Cárdenas (Chilil) located?

Lázaro Cárdenas (Chilil) is located in Chiapas, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 16.6761 latitude, -92.4892 longitude.

What is the population of Lázaro Cárdenas (Chilil)?

Lázaro Cárdenas (Chilil) has a population of approximately 1,177 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
1,177
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Chiapas
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
16.6761, -92.4892

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 Lázaro Cárdenas (Chilil)

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

landmark

San Cristóbal de las Casas

A highland colonial town surrounded by indigenous Tzotzil and Tzeltal communities, known for its colorful markets and amber jewelry.

17 km · about 20 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 Lázaro Cárdenas (Chilil).

San José Yashitinín

🇲🇽 Mexico

5 km awayPop. 1,109

Huixtán

🇲🇽 Mexico

5 km awayPop. 1,716

Mitzitón

🇲🇽 Mexico

7 km awayPop. 1,293

La Candelaria

🇲🇽 Mexico

8 km awayPop. 1,955

Betania

🇲🇽 Mexico

9 km awayPop. 2,274

Los Pozos

🇲🇽 Mexico

9 km awayPop. 1,436

Chanal

🇲🇽 Mexico

11 km awayPop. 5,592

Matzam

🇲🇽 Mexico

13 km awayPop. 1,599

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