Veracruz, Mexico · North America
Tlacotalpan sits on the route: 25 minutes from Saltabarranca.
Tlacotalpan is a town located in Veracruz, Mexico. With a population of 7,600, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Tlacotalpan 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 Tlacotalpan to your route.
Tlacotalpan is a city in Tlacotalpan Municipality in the Mexican state of Veracruz, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1998 primarily for its architecture and colonial-era layout. The town was established in 1550 on what was originally an island in the Papaloapan River. From the colonial era to the 20thRead more
century, it was an important port, one of few interior river ports in Latin America. However, with the construction of the railroad, Tlacotalpan's importance faded. Starting in the latter 20th century, efforts to conserve the city's Spanish/Caribbean architecture and layout began, culminating in World Heritage status. Today, its main economic support is fishing and tourism, especially to the annual feast in honor of Our Lady of Candlemas.
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Tlacotalpan is located in Veracruz, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 18.6133 latitude, -95.6589 longitude.
Tlacotalpan has a population of approximately 7,600 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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