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Tenexio

San Luis Potosí, Mexico · North America

About Tenexio

Tenexio is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Zapuyo, 55km from Cascada de Tamul.

Tenexio is a town located in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. With a population of 1,174, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Tenexio 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 Tenexio to your route.

About Tenexio

Agua Puerca is a small village in the Mexican state of San Luis Potosí, in the municipality of Tamasopo. It is located in the mountains of the La Huasteca/Pame-Chichimeca region, about 40 miles (64 km) west of Ciudad Valles and 130 miles (210 km) west of the port of Tampico, Tamaulipas. Agua Puerca has a population of

Read more about 500 people. Its name means "Dirty water," because the water used to be so poor in quality. The town only got electricity in March 2005, and has yet to get running water. When the well in the town is full, people are able to get all of their water from there. When it is dry, however, they must walk over an hour away to get water. The NGO Tools for Development has been assisting the people of the town in many ways, organizing Humanitarian Brigades and the like.

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Tenexio 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 Tenexio located?

Tenexio is located in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 21.3767 latitude, -98.8794 longitude.

What is the population of Tenexio?

Tenexio has a population of approximately 1,174 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
1,174
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
San Luis Potosí
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
21.3767, -98.8794

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 Tenexio

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Las Pozas

Edward James's surrealist concrete garden in the Huasteca jungle: 36 hectares of staircases climbing into nothing, roofless pavilions and flower-shaped columns threaded between natural waterfalls and pools.

12 km · about 25 min drive

waterfall

Cascada de Tamul

A 105 m waterfall where the Gallinas meets the Santa María river in the Huasteca Potosina, reached by road to Tanchachín then boat.

55 km · about 65 min drive

waterfall

Tamul Waterfall

The tallest waterfall in the Huasteca Potosina region, plunging 105 meters into a turquoise river accessible only by kayak or boat.

56 km · about 65 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 Tenexio.

Jalpilla

🇲🇽 Mexico

2 km awayPop. 2,479

Picholco

🇲🇽 Mexico

3 km awayPop. 1,413

Zapuyo

🇲🇽 Mexico

5 km awayPop. 1,267

Temalacaco

🇲🇽 Mexico

5 km awayPop. 1,613

Ahuehueyo Primero Centro

🇲🇽 Mexico

6 km awayPop. 1,095

Iztacapa

🇲🇽 Mexico

6 km awayPop. 1,272

Matlapa

🇲🇽 Mexico

7 km awayPop. 3,792

Axtla de Terrazas

🇲🇽 Mexico

7 km awayPop. 7,714

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