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Valtierrilla

Guanajuato, Mexico · North America

About Valtierrilla

Valtierrilla sits on the route: 10 minutes from El Divisador, 56km from Guanajuato.

Valtierrilla is a town located in Guanajuato, Mexico. With a population of 12,713, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Valtierrilla 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 Valtierrilla to your route.

About Valtierrilla

Salamanca (Otomi: Xidoo "Place of Tepetate") is a city and municipality in the Mexican state of Guanajuato. The city was founded on January 1, 1603, as 'Villa de Salamanca' by the Viceroy Gaspar de Zúñiga, fifth Count of Monterrey, who was originally from Salamanca (Spain). The town was founded in the lands of the

Read more Bajío, after cattle ranchers and poor farmers, a few Spaniards, and small groups of Otomis who formerly occupied a village named Xidoo, already lived in the area. In recent years, many refineries have opened, and Salamanca has grown rapidly to become an important site for manufacturing and service industry in the region. Also, the University of Guanajuato has made many scientific contributions to develop agricultural and industrial technologies, giving a boost to the local and regional industries. The city reported a 2020 census population of 160,682. The fourth largest city in the state (behind León, Irapuato, and Celaya), it is also the largest of four places called "Salamanca" in Mexico.

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Where is Valtierrilla located?

Valtierrilla is located in Guanajuato, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 20.5323 latitude, -101.1286 longitude.

What is the population of Valtierrilla?

Valtierrilla has a population of approximately 12,713 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
12,713
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Guanajuato
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
20.5323, -101.1286

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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North AmericaMexicoGuanajuatoTown

Worth the detour from Valtierrilla

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Guanajuato

A colorful UNESCO city built in a ravine, famous for its underground street tunnels, baroque architecture, and the annual Cervantino festival.

56 km · about 65 min drive

museum

Museo de las Momias de Guanajuato

A macabre museum displaying over 100 naturally mummified bodies exhumed from a local cemetery, preserved by the region's dry climate.

57 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

San Miguel de Allende

A beautifully preserved colonial town renowned for its baroque Spanish architecture, thriving arts scene, and the iconic pink Parroquia church.

58 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 Valtierrilla.

El Divisador

🇲🇽 Mexico

6 km awayPop. 2,389

La Luz

🇲🇽 Mexico

6 km awayPop. 2,345

Mexicanos

🇲🇽 Mexico

6 km awayPop. 5,782

Zapote de Palomas

🇲🇽 Mexico

6 km awayPop. 1,108

Cerro Gordo

🇲🇽 Mexico

7 km awayPop. 5,460

Sarabia

🇲🇽 Mexico

7 km awayPop. 5,280

San Bernardo

🇲🇽 Mexico

7 km awayPop. 1,377

Salamanca

🇲🇽 Mexico

8 km awayPop. 160,682

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