Veracruz, Mexico · North America
San Sebastián sits on the route: 25 minutes from Ixcatepec.
San Sebastián is a town located in Veracruz, Mexico. With a population of 1,256, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, San Sebastián 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 Sebastián to your route.
San Sebastián or Donostia, officially known by the bilingual name Donostia / San Sebastián (Basque: [doˈnos̺ti.a], Spanish: [san seβasˈtjan] ), is a city and municipality located in the Basque Autonomous Community in Spain. It lies on the coast of the Bay of Biscay, 20 km (12 miles) from the France–Spain border. TheRead more
capital city of the province of Gipuzkoa, it has a population of 188,487 as of 2024, with its metropolitan area being 436,500 in 2010. Locals call themselves donostiarra (singular) in Basque, also using this term when speaking in Spanish. It is also a part of Basque Eurocity Bayonne-San Sebastián.
The economic activities in the city are dominated by the service sector, with an emphasis on commerce and tourism, as San Sebastián has long been well-known as a tourist destination. Despite the city's relatively small size, events such as the San Sebastián International Film Festival and the San Sebastian Jazz Festival have given it an international dimension. San Sebastián, along with Wrocław, Poland, was the European Capital of Culture in 2016.
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San Sebastián is located in Veracruz, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 21.2166 latitude, -98.1319 longitude.
San Sebastián has a population of approximately 1,256 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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