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San Pedro Zacachimalpa

Puebla, Mexico · North America

About San Pedro Zacachimalpa

San Pedro Zacachimalpa works well as a base: 10 minutes from Santa María Guadalupe Tecola, 50km from Popocatépetl.

San Pedro Zacachimalpa is a town located in Puebla, Mexico. With a population of 3,889, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, San Pedro Zacachimalpa 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 Pedro Zacachimalpa to your route.

About San Pedro Zacachimalpa

Africam Safari is a Mexican safari park that was established in 1972 by Captain Carlos Camacho Espíritu. It is about 17 kilometres (11 miles) from the city of Puebla, Mexico. Africam Safari is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA).

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San Pedro Zacachimalpa offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is San Pedro Zacachimalpa located?

San Pedro Zacachimalpa is located in Puebla, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 18.9428 latitude, -98.1561 longitude.

What is the population of San Pedro Zacachimalpa?

San Pedro Zacachimalpa has a population of approximately 3,889 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
3,889
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Puebla
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
18.9428, -98.1561

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 Pedro Zacachimalpa

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Puebla

A UNESCO-listed colonial city famous for its Talavera tiles, baroque churches, mole poblano cuisine, and views of snow-capped volcanoes.

12 km · about 25 min drive

cathedral

Puebla Cathedral

A Renaissance cathedral on Puebla's Zócalo with Mexico's tallest bell towers, in a UNESCO-listed historic centre off Highway 150D.

12 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Museo Amparo

Two 16th–18th-century buildings in central Puebla housing one of Mexico's finest pre-Hispanic collections alongside colonial art, with a modern rooftop terrace looking straight across at the cathedral towers and Popocatépetl.

12 km · about 20 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.

20 km · about 25 min drive

racetrack

Autódromo Miguel E. Abed

A Mexican circuit at Amozoc de Mota near Puebla with both a road course and an oval, home to NASCAR Mexico and set against the volcanic backdrop of the central highlands.

20 km · about 25 min 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.

50 km · about 60 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.

54 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near San Pedro Zacachimalpa

  • 54 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.

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