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San Diego

México, Mexico · North America

About San Diego

San Diego is worth a stop: 10km from Malinalco.

San Diego is a town located in México, Mexico. With a population of 1,063, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, San Diego 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 Diego to your route.

About San Diego

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Tenancingo (Latin: Dioecesis Tenancingana) (erected 26 November 2009) is a suffragan diocese of the Archdiocese of Toluca.

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Where is San Diego located?

San Diego is located in México, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 18.9729 latitude, -99.5853 longitude.

What is the population of San Diego?

San Diego has a population of approximately 1,063 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
1,063
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
México
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
18.9729, -99.5853

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 San Diego

5 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.

10 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Taxco

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

46 km · about 55 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.

51 km · about 60 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.

53 km · about 60 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.

60 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 San Diego.

Tierra Blanca

🇲🇽 Mexico

1 km awayPop. 1,240

La Trinidad

🇲🇽 Mexico

1 km awayPop. 3,832

Chalchihuapan

🇲🇽 Mexico

1 km awayPop. 1,379

Tenancingo de Degollado

🇲🇽 Mexico

1 km awayPop. 14,174

Colonia San Ramón

🇲🇽 Mexico

1 km awayPop. 2,264

San José el Cuartel

🇲🇽 Mexico

2 km awayPop. 4,855

La Ciénega

🇲🇽 Mexico

2 km awayPop. 2,847

El Salitre

🇲🇽 Mexico

2 km awayPop. 4,544

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