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Santiago Cuautenco

México, Mexico · North America

About Santiago Cuautenco

Santiago Cuautenco is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Zentlalpan, 19km from Popocatépetl.

Santiago Cuautenco is a town located in México, Mexico. With a population of 1,520, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Santiago Cuautenco 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 Santiago Cuautenco to your route.

About Santiago Cuautenco

Sacromonte National Park is a national park and protected area located in State of Mexico, Mexico. The park was established in 1952 and is approximately 0.44 square kilometres (0.17 sq mi).

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Where is Santiago Cuautenco located?

Santiago Cuautenco is located in México, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 19.1480 latitude, -98.7468 longitude.

What is the population of Santiago Cuautenco?

Santiago Cuautenco has a population of approximately 1,520 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
1,520
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
México
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
19.1480, -98.7468

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 Santiago Cuautenco

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

13 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.

19 km · about 20 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.

39 km · about 45 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.

41 km · about 50 min drive

racetrack

Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez

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

46 km · about 55 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.

48 km · about 55 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.

49 km · about 55 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.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Santiago Cuautenco

  • Right herePaso 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

Other places to explore near Santiago Cuautenco.

Santa Isabel Chalma

🇲🇽 Mexico

2 km awayPop. 2,215

San Antonio Tlaltecahuacán

🇲🇽 Mexico

3 km awayPop. 1,771

Amecameca

🇲🇽 Mexico

3 km awayPop. 31,687

Zentlalpan

🇲🇽 Mexico

4 km awayPop. 1,792

La Colonia

🇲🇽 Mexico

4 km awayPop. 1,192

Atzingo

🇲🇽 Mexico

4 km awayPop. 2,151

Ayapango

🇲🇽 Mexico

6 km awayPop. 6,361

San Diego Huehuecalco

🇲🇽 Mexico

6 km awayPop. 1,824

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