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Tenango

Chiapas, Mexico · North America

About Tenango

Tenango sits on the route: 10 minutes from El Pozo, 45km from Cascadas de Agua Azul.

Tenango is a town located in Chiapas, Mexico. With a population of 4,633, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Tenango 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 Tenango to your route.

About Tenango

The 2021 Pantelhó mass kidnapping occurred on 26 July 2021, in Pantelhó, the administrative seat of the municipality of Pantelhó, in the state of Chiapas, Mexico, when a self-defense group called El Machete arrived at the town and took 21 inhabitants, claiming that they were involved in organized crime. Relatives of

Read more the disappeared demonstrated on 25 October 2021 behind the Government Palace of Tuxtla Gutiérrez, the capital city of Chiapas, demanding to see the kidnap victims. They stated that the authorities had not provided sufficient assistance. On 17 December 2021, relatives of the disappeared went to the offices of the State Human Rights Commission of Chiapas (CEDH, Comisión Estatal de Derechos Humanos), in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, accompanied by an official from the General Secretariat of Government. Pantelhó resident Francisca Fidencia Morales Monterrosa accused Pedro Cortés López, whom the Congress of the State of Chiapas had appointed president of the Municipal Council of Pantelhó, of kidnapping the 21. Most of the claimants relocated to San Cristóbal de las Casas out of fears for their safety in Pantelhó. Relatives of the disappeared alleged that they had received death threats from members of El Machete, and said that there had been no progress in the search, and that the authorities were only delaying action.

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Where is Tenango located?

Tenango is located in Chiapas, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 16.9667 latitude, -92.4167 longitude.

What is the population of Tenango?

Tenango has a population of approximately 4,633 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
4,633
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Chiapas
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
16.9667, -92.4167

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 Tenango

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

San Cristóbal de las Casas

A highland colonial town surrounded by indigenous Tzotzil and Tzeltal communities, known for its colorful markets and amber jewelry.

35 km · about 40 min drive

waterfall

Cascadas de Agua Azul

A series of brilliant turquoise waterfalls cascading over limestone terraces in the Chiapas jungle.

45 km · about 50 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 Tenango.

El Pozo

🇲🇽 Mexico

5 km awayPop. 1,758

Pantelhó

🇲🇽 Mexico

7 km awayPop. 6,888

Tzeltal

🇲🇽 Mexico

7 km awayPop. 2,068

Miguel Utrilla (Los Chorros)

🇲🇽 Mexico

7 km awayPop. 1,113

Tres Cerros

🇲🇽 Mexico

8 km awayPop. 1,228

Cancuc

🇲🇽 Mexico

9 km awayPop. 4,970

Chiloljá

🇲🇽 Mexico

9 km awayPop. 2,415

Yibeljoj

🇲🇽 Mexico

9 km awayPop. 1,286

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