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Talpa de Allende

Jalisco, Mexico · North America

About Talpa de Allende

Talpa de Allende sits on the route: 20 minutes from Mascota, 50km from Puerto Vallarta Malecón.

Talpa de Allende is a town located in Jalisco, Mexico. With a population of 8,839, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Talpa de Allende 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 Talpa de Allende to your route.

About Talpa de Allende

Talpa de Allende is a city and municipality in Jalisco, Mexico. Surrounded by pine-covered mountains, Talpa de Allende is a silver mining town founded by the Spanish in 1599. The name "Allende" is in honor of General Ignacio Allende. Talpa is the destination of a popular pilgrimage route. In the center of Talpa is the

Read more church of Nuestra Señora del Rosario, which is the location of the tiny Virgen del Rosario statue, also called "La Chaparrita", meaning the short one, who is believed to perform miracles. Her birthday is celebrated October 7, when millions of people walk to Talpa every year. Another date she is visited is during Easter Week. Approximately 3 million people attend the celebrations of "La Chaparrita" each year. The walk can be anywhere from a few kilometers to a hundred or more depending on the starting point. The most famous walk is the called "Ruta del Peregrino" (Pilgrim's Route). The Route is 117 km long, starting in the city of Ameca and ending in Nuestra Señora del Rosario church. It includes several climbs of hundreds of meters. During Easter week, there are stands selling food and drinks all along to route.

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Where is Talpa de Allende located?

Talpa de Allende is located in Jalisco, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 20.3808 latitude, -104.8221 longitude.

What is the population of Talpa de Allende?

Talpa de Allende has a population of approximately 8,839 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
8,839
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Jalisco
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
20.3808, -104.8221

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 Talpa de Allende

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

coastal drive

Puerto Vallarta Malecón

A seafront promenade of public sculpture along Banderas Bay, the focal point of Puerto Vallarta's old town on Highway 200.

50 km · about 60 min drive

beach

Puerto Vallarta

A Pacific coast beach town blending traditional Mexican charm with a lively malecon, jungle excursions, and golden sandy beaches.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Talpa de Allende

  • 50 kmPuerto Vallarta MalecónA seafront promenade of public sculpture along Banderas Bay, the focal point of Puerto Vallarta's old town on Highway 200.

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Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Talpa de Allende.

Mascota

🇲🇽 Mexico

17 km awayPop. 8,801

El Salto

🇲🇽 Mexico

34 km awayPop. 22,550

Atenguillo

🇲🇽 Mexico

35 km awayPop. 1,547

San Sebastián del Oeste

🇲🇽 Mexico

42 km awayPop. 672

Mixtlán

🇲🇽 Mexico

44 km awayPop. 1,538

Cuautla

🇲🇽 Mexico

48 km awayPop. 1,253

Puerto Vallarta

🇲🇽 Mexico

50 km awayPop. 224,166

Guachinango

🇲🇽 Mexico

51 km awayPop. 1,847

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