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San Francisco Cuaxusco

México, Mexico · North America

About San Francisco Cuaxusco

San Francisco Cuaxusco sits on the route: 5 minutes from San Felipe Tlalmimilolpan, 38km from Malinalco.

San Francisco Cuaxusco is a town located in México, Mexico. With a population of 24,900, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, San Francisco Cuaxusco 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 Francisco Cuaxusco to your route.

About San Francisco Cuaxusco

The Soteno family of Metepec is one of the main families of ceramic artisans specializing in sculptures called Trees of Life which have made the town found in the State of Mexico one of Mexico’s main ceramic centers. The Tree of Life is a complicated colorful sculpture which was developed from the creation of

Read more candlesticks. The family’s prominence began with Modesta Fernández Mata, the mother, grandmother and great-grandmother of the Soteno potters today, who began experimenting making more decorative items along with utilitarian ones. The generations after her have learned the craft and improved on it starting as children working with parents and grandparents. The two most notable members of the family are Tiburcio and Oscar, second and third generation respectively, who have won various awards and have their works in collections worldwide.

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Where is San Francisco Cuaxusco located?

San Francisco Cuaxusco is located in México, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 19.2675 latitude, -99.6192 longitude.

What is the population of San Francisco Cuaxusco?

San Francisco Cuaxusco has a population of approximately 24,900 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
24,900
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
México
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
19.2675, -99.6192

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 Francisco Cuaxusco

8 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.

38 km · about 45 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.

43 km · about 50 min drive

restaurant

Pujol

Enrique Olvera's Polanco restaurant, where the signature mole madre is a black mole reheated for thousands of days and served as a single ring beside a fresh one. Two Michelin stars; book months ahead.

48 km · about 55 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.

49 km · about 55 min drive

castle

Chapultepec Castle

A hilltop royal castle built in 1785, the only royal castle in the Americas, now housing the National Museum of History.

49 km · about 55 min drive

museum

Museo Nacional de Antropología

The world's greatest museum of pre-Columbian art and archaeology, home to the Aztec Sun Stone and stunning Maya artifacts.

49 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Zócalo (Plaza de la Constitución)

One of the largest public plazas in the world and the historic heart of Mexico City, surrounded by the National Palace and Metropolitan Cathedral.

54 km · about 65 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.

54 km · about 60 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 Francisco Cuaxusco.

San Jorge Pueblo Nuevo

🇲🇽 Mexico

2 km awayPop. 23,107

Metepec

🇲🇽 Mexico

2 km awayPop. 28,205

San Salvador Tizatlalli

🇲🇽 Mexico

3 km awayPop. 61,367

San Jerónimo

🇲🇽 Mexico

3 km awayPop. 26,281

Santa María Magdalena Ocotitlán

🇲🇽 Mexico

3 km awayPop. 6,547

San Felipe Tlalmimilolpan

🇲🇽 Mexico

4 km awayPop. 9,512

Toluca

🇲🇽 Mexico

4 km awayPop. 489,333

San Bartolomé Tlaltelulco

🇲🇽 Mexico

5 km awayPop. 11,141

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