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Santiago

Nuevo León, Mexico · North America

About Santiago

Santiago is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Bosques de San Pedro, 25km from Cerro de la Silla.

Santiago is a town located in Nuevo León, Mexico. With a population of 36,840, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Santiago sits in Mexico, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Monterrey time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Santiago to your route.

About Santiago

Santiago is a municipality and city located in the center of the Mexican state of Nuevo León. It is part of the Monterrey metropolitan area and its area comprises around 739.2 km2 (285.4 sq mi). According to the 2020 census, it had a population of 46,784. Santiago, Nuevo León, was named a "Pueblo Mágico" in 2006 by

Read more Mexico's Secretariat of Tourism. Santiago joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities in 2017.

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Santiago 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 Santiago located?

Santiago is located in Nuevo León, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 25.4253 latitude, -100.1521 longitude.

What is the population of Santiago?

Santiago has a population of approximately 36,840 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
36,840
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Nuevo León
Timezone
America/Monterrey
Coordinates
25.4253, -100.1521

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

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

waterfall

Cascada Cola de Caballo

A 25 m horsetail waterfall in a Nuevo León park near Monterrey, at the end of a paved road from Villa de Santiago.

7 km · about 10 min drive

natural wonder

Cerro de la Silla

The saddle-shaped mountain that defines Monterrey's skyline, a natural monument visible from every approach highway into the city.

25 km · about 30 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Santiago.

Bosques de San Pedro

🇲🇽 Mexico

20 km awayPop. 1,817

Ciudad de Allende

🇲🇽 Mexico

22 km awayPop. 26,065

Monte Kristal

🇲🇽 Mexico

22 km awayPop. 5,640

Jardines de la Silla

🇲🇽 Mexico

23 km awayPop. 53,742

Valle de Vaquerías

🇲🇽 Mexico

23 km awayPop. 2,908

Héctor Caballero

🇲🇽 Mexico

24 km awayPop. 5,812

Valle de Juárez

🇲🇽 Mexico

24 km awayPop. 1,119

Cadereyta Jiménez

🇲🇽 Mexico

24 km awayPop. 68,111

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