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Xochitepec

Morelos, Mexico · North America

About Xochitepec

Xochitepec is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Tezoyuca, 33km from Malinalco.

Xochitepec is a town located in Morelos, Mexico. With a population of 19,164, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Xochitepec 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 Xochitepec to your route.

About Xochitepec

Cuernavaca International Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional de Cuernavaca); officially Aeropuerto Internacional General Mariano Matamoros (General Mariano Matamoros International Airport) (IATA: CVJ, ICAO: MMCB) is an airport located in Temixco, Morelos, Mexico. It manages air traffic for the Metropolitan area

Read more of Cuernavaca and the entire state of Morelos. Currently, the airport does not operate scheduled passenger public services. Travelers to and from Cuernavaca commonly use Mexico City International Airport, situated approximately 60 kilometres (37 mi) to the north of Cuernavaca. Historically, the airport was a primary hub for Aerolíneas Internacionales. However, it now predominantly handles charter flights and various activities in general and executive aviation, including flight training. The airport is operated by the government-owned corporation Aeropuerto de Cuernavaca S.A. de C.V. It was named after General Mariano Matamoros, a Mexican priest who played a significant role in the country's War of Independence. In 2021, the airport reported a total of 3,627 passengers.

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Xochitepec 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 Xochitepec located?

Xochitepec is located in Morelos, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 18.7808 latitude, -99.2305 longitude.

What is the population of Xochitepec?

Xochitepec has a population of approximately 19,164 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
19,164
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Morelos
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
18.7808, -99.2305

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 Xochitepec

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Tepoztlán

A Morelos town under sheer volcanic cliffs, with a hilltop 13th-century pyramid to the pulque god reached by a steep hour's climb, a fortress-like Dominican convent, and a market known for exotic ice creams.

27 km · about 30 min drive

ancient ruins

Malinalco

Site of the Cuauhcalli, or House of Eagles: one of the very few temples in the Americas carved directly out of solid bedrock, reached by 400 steps up the Hill of the Idols above a quiet colonial town.

33 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Taxco

A hillside silver-mining town with winding cobblestone streets, baroque Santa Prisca church, and centuries of silversmithing tradition.

47 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Xochimilco Floating Gardens

A network of ancient Aztec canals and artificial islands where colorful trajinera boats glide past floating gardens and mariachi bands.

55 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Six Flags México

Mexico City's premier amusement park with world-class coasters and seasonal events in the south of the city.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Xochitepec

  • 70 kmPaso de CortésThe 3,600-m saddle between the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl, reached by a paved mountain road from Amecameca: the route Cortés marched into the Valley of Mexico in 1519.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

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6 km awayPop. 3,055

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