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San Juan Tepecoculco

México, Mexico · North America

About San Juan Tepecoculco

San Juan Tepecoculco is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Atlautla, 17km from Popocatépetl.

San Juan Tepecoculco is a town located in México, Mexico. With a population of 3,790, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, San Juan Tepecoculco 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 Juan Tepecoculco to your route.

About San Juan Tepecoculco

Tepetlixpa is a municipality in the State of Mexico in Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 46.68 km2 (18.02 sq mi) and borders on the state of Morelos. In 2000, the municipality had a total population of 16,871. By 2020, the figure had risen to 20,500.

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Where is San Juan Tepecoculco located?

San Juan Tepecoculco is located in México, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 18.9831 latitude, -98.7875 longitude.

What is the population of San Juan Tepecoculco?

San Juan Tepecoculco has a population of approximately 3,790 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
3,790
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
México
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
18.9831, -98.7875

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 Juan Tepecoculco

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

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.

17 km · about 20 min drive

mountain pass

Paso de Cortés

The 3,600-m saddle between the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl, reached by a paved mountain road from Amecameca: the route Cortés marched into the Valley of Mexico in 1519.

19 km · about 20 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.

33 km · about 40 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.

45 km · about 50 min drive

ancient ruins

Great Pyramid of Cholula

The largest pyramid by volume in the world, topped by a Spanish colonial church, with tunnels revealing layers of ancient construction.

52 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.

56 km · about 65 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.

57 km · about 65 min drive

racetrack

Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez

The Mexico City circuit hosting the Formula 1 Mexican Grand Prix, built around the Foro Sol stadium section.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near San Juan Tepecoculco

  • 19 kmPaso de CortésThe 3,600-m saddle between the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl, reached by a paved mountain road from Amecameca: the route Cortés marched into the Valley of Mexico in 1519.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

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