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Plaza Nueva

México, Mexico · North America

About Plaza Nueva

Plaza Nueva is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Ocuilan de Arteaga, 7km from Malinalco.

Plaza Nueva is a town located in México, Mexico. With a population of 1,292, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Plaza Nueva 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 Plaza Nueva to your route.

About Plaza Nueva

Chalma is a small community, which is part of the municipality of Malinalco, Mexico State. Its small population is almost completely dedicated to the pilgrims who come to visit the Sanctuary of Chalma, the second most-important pilgrimage site in Mexico. The sanctuary is dedicated to an image of what many people

Read more describe as a "black Christ" on a cross that legend says miraculously appeared in an area cave where the worship of a deity commonly known as Oxtoteotl used to take place. Some contend that as Oxtoteotl is an aspect of Tezcatlipoca, the "Smoking Mirror," then the "black Christ" is really Tezcatlipoca, which the Spanish friars superimposed on the existing representation of Tezcatlipoca in order to convert the natives. Pilgrimages to this Christian sanctuary follow many of the patterns of the prehispanic rituals, including walking the narrow paths to the town itself, bathing in the waters of a special fresh-water spring and dancing at the sanctuary.

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Where is Plaza Nueva located?

Plaza Nueva is located in México, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 18.9294 latitude, -99.4344 longitude.

What is the population of Plaza Nueva?

Plaza Nueva has a population of approximately 1,292 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
1,292
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
México
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
18.9294, -99.4344

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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 Plaza Nueva

6 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.

7 km · about 15 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.

36 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Taxco

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

45 km · about 50 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.

47 km · about 55 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.

50 km · about 60 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.

55 km · about 65 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 Plaza Nueva.

Chalma

🇲🇽 Mexico

0 km awayPop. 1,827

Chalmita

🇲🇽 Mexico

1 km awayPop. 1,584

Ocuilan de Arteaga

🇲🇽 Mexico

6 km awayPop. 1,954

Jalmolonga (La Hacienda)

🇲🇽 Mexico

6 km awayPop. 1,019

Santa Ana

🇲🇽 Mexico

7 km awayPop. 1,647

Malinalco

🇲🇽 Mexico

7 km awayPop. 8,045

Santa Mónica

🇲🇽 Mexico

7 km awayPop. 2,872

Colonia Doctor Gustavo Baz

🇲🇽 Mexico

10 km awayPop. 1,077

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