natural wonder
Popocatépetl
An active 5,426 m stratovolcano southeast of Mexico City, visible from the Puebla highway; the Paso de Cortés road runs on its saddle.
58 km · about 65 min drive
Puebla, Mexico · North America
San Carlos sits on the route: 5 minutes from Ayutla, 58km from Popocatépetl.
San Carlos is a town located in Puebla, Mexico. With a population of 1,120, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, San Carlos 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 San Carlos to your route.
Atzala is a town and municipality in the Mexican state of Puebla.
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San Carlos is located in Puebla, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 18.5135 latitude, -98.5180 longitude.
San Carlos has a population of approximately 1,120 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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Essential numbers in Mexico
Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.
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natural wonder
An active 5,426 m stratovolcano southeast of Mexico City, visible from the Puebla highway; the Paso de Cortés road runs on its saddle.
58 km · about 65 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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