Nayarit, Mexico · North America
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Tepic is a city located in Nayarit, Mexico. With a population of 332,863, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Tepic sits in Mexico, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Mazatlan time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Tepic to your route.
Tepic (Spanish pronunciation: [teˈpik] ) is the capital and largest city of the western Mexican state of Nayarit, as well as the seat of the Tepic Municipality.
Located in the central part of the state, it stands at an altitude of 915 metres (3,002 ft) above sea level, on the banks of the Río Mololoa and the RíoRead more
Tepic, approximately 225 kilometres (140 mi) north-west of Guadalajara, Jalisco. Nearby are the volcanoes of San Juan, Las Navajas, and Sangangüey. Tepic is the primary urban center of this rich agricultural region; major crops include sugarcane, tobacco and citrus fruits.
The city was founded in 1531 as Villa del Espíritu Santo de la Mayor España.
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Tepic is located in Nayarit, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 21.5073 latitude, -104.8933 longitude.
Tepic has a population of approximately 332,863 people, making it a city in Mexico.
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