Morelos, Mexico · North America
Santa Catarina is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Tepoztlán, 37km from Malinalco.
Santa Catarina is a town located in Morelos, Mexico. With a population of 4,521, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Santa Catarina 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 Santa Catarina to your route.
Tepoztlán (Spanish: [tepos'tlan] ) is a town in the central Mexican state of Morelos. It is located at 18°59′07″N 99°05′59″W in the heart of the Tepoztlán Valley. The town serves as the seat of government for the municipality of the same name. The town had a population of 14,130 inhabitants, while the municipalityRead more
reported 41,629 inhabitants in the 2010 national census.
The town is a popular tourist destination near Mexico City. The town is famous for the remains of El Tepozteco temple built on top of the nearby Tepozteco Mountain, as well as for the exotic ice cream flavors prepared by the townspeople.
Tepoztlán was named a "Pueblo Mágico" (or magic town) in 2002 but its title was removed in 2009 for failure to maintain the requirements. In 2010, Tepoztlán addressed these problems and recovered the Pueblo Mágico title.
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Santa Catarina is located in Morelos, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 18.9697 latitude, -99.1403 longitude.
Santa Catarina has a population of approximately 4,521 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.
Full driving guide for Mexico8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
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.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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A network of ancient Aztec canals and artificial islands where colorful trajinera boats glide past floating gardens and mariachi bands.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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Mexico City's premier amusement park with world-class coasters and seasonal events in the south of the city.
37 km · about 45 min drive
ancient ruins
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.
37 km · about 45 min drive
museum
The vibrant blue house where Frida Kahlo was born, lived, and died, filled with her art, personal objects, and Diego Rivera's collection.
43 km · about 50 min drive
racetrack
The Mexico City circuit hosting the Formula 1 Mexican Grand Prix, built around the Foro Sol stadium section.
49 km · about 55 min drive
castle
A hilltop royal castle built in 1785, the only royal castle in the Americas, now housing the National Museum of History.
50 km · about 60 min drive
museum
The world's greatest museum of pre-Columbian art and archaeology, home to the Aztec Sun Stone and stunning Maya artifacts.
51 km · about 60 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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