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San Simón de la Laguna

México, Mexico · North America

About San Simón de la Laguna

San Simón de la Laguna sits on the route: 10 minutes from San Miguel Xoltepec, 39km from Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve.

San Simón de la Laguna is a town located in México, Mexico. With a population of 4,996, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, San Simón de la Laguna 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 Simón de la Laguna to your route.

About San Simón de la Laguna

Donato Guerra is one of 125 municipalities in the State of Mexico, Mexico. Its municipal seat is the town of Villa Donato Guerra, which is the 13th largest town in the municipality of Donato Guerra. The area is also known as Malacatepec (meaning 'hill in the shape of a spindle) and La Asunción Malacatepec. (Villa)

Read more Donato Guerra is located in the western part of the State of Mexico. In the region that is identified with Valle de Bravo. The town was named in 1880 in honor of Donato Guerra, a distinguished soldier of the War of La Reforma. It is located around 77 kilometers from Toluca which is the capital of the state, on Federal Highway number 35 Mexico City - Zitácuaro.

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Where is San Simón de la Laguna located?

San Simón de la Laguna is located in México, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 19.2927 latitude, -100.0807 longitude.

What is the population of San Simón de la Laguna?

San Simón de la Laguna has a population of approximately 4,996 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
4,996
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
México
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
19.2927, -100.0807

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 Simón de la Laguna

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve

Fir forests on the Michoacán–State of Mexico border where hundreds of millions of monarchs cluster so densely from November to March that branches bend under them. El Rosario and Sierra Chincua are the main road-accessible sanctuaries.

39 km · about 45 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 Simón de la Laguna.

San Antonio de la Laguna

🇲🇽 Mexico

1 km awayPop. 1,436

San Martín Obispo (San Martín San Pedro)

🇲🇽 Mexico

3 km awayPop. 1,483

San Miguel Xoltepec

🇲🇽 Mexico

4 km awayPop. 1,417

San Francisco Mihualtepec

🇲🇽 Mexico

6 km awayPop. 2,354

San Gabriel Ixtla

🇲🇽 Mexico

6 km awayPop. 1,624

San Bartolo

🇲🇽 Mexico

6 km awayPop. 2,360

Santa María Pipioltepec (Pipioltepec)

🇲🇽 Mexico

6 km awayPop. 1,802

Polvillos (San Bartolo Quinta Sección)

🇲🇽 Mexico

6 km awayPop. 1,421

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