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Polotitlán de la Ilustración

México, Mexico · North America

About Polotitlán de la Ilustración

Polotitlán de la Ilustración sits on the route: 10 minutes from Celayita, 59km from Peña de Bernal.

Polotitlán de la Ilustración is a town located in México, Mexico. With a population of 2,881, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Polotitlán de la Ilustración 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 Polotitlán de la Ilustración to your route.

About Polotitlán de la Ilustración

Polotitlán de la Ilustración is the name of the municipal seat of the municipality of Polotitlán, which is located in the State of Mexico, in Mexico. It is located in the northwestern part of the state, bordering the state of Hidalgo. It is 125 km north of Toluca, the state capital, and 121 km north-northwest of

Read more Mexico City. "Polotitlán" is made up of the Spanish surname Polo and the Nahuatl suffix titlán. The name means "Place of the Polos", in memory of the family that fought in the Mexican War of Independence.

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Where is Polotitlán de la Ilustración located?

Polotitlán de la Ilustración is located in México, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 20.2253 latitude, -99.8154 longitude.

What is the population of Polotitlán de la Ilustración?

Polotitlán de la Ilustración has a population of approximately 2,881 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
2,881
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
México
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
20.2253, -99.8154

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 Polotitlán de la Ilustración

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Peña de Bernal

One of the world's tallest monoliths, a 350-m volcanic rock towering over the pastel lanes of the magic town of Bernal: a favourite weekend drive from Querétaro and Mexico City.

59 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 Polotitlán de la Ilustración.

Celayita

🇲🇽 Mexico

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El Cazadero

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El Mogote

🇲🇽 Mexico

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Gunyo Poniente (San José Gunyo)

🇲🇽 Mexico

13 km awayPop. 2,138

San Sebastián de las Barrancas Sur

🇲🇽 Mexico

13 km awayPop. 1,173

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