Morelos, Mexico · North America
Yecapixtla is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Yecapixteca, 29km from Popocatépetl.
Yecapixtla is a town located in Morelos, Mexico. With a population of 16,811, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Yecapixtla 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 Yecapixtla to your route.
Yecapixtla (Nahuatl languages: Yecapixtlān Nahuatl pronunciation: [jekaˈpiʃt͡ɬaːn]) is a town and municipality located in the northeast of the state of Morelos in central Mexico. Yecapixtla means, Land of men and women with sharp noses. The town is home to one of the monastery complexes associated with the MonasteriesRead more
on the Slopes of Popocatépetl World Heritage Site. Yecapixtla is famously known for its beef, cecina (cured dry meat).
The population of the municipality is 52,651 according to the 2015 census. The town was hit hard by the September 19, 2017 Puebla earthquake, in which two people died and the church was damaged.
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Yecapixtla is located in Morelos, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 18.8833 latitude, -98.8650 longitude.
Yecapixtla has a population of approximately 16,811 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.
Full driving guide for Mexico5 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
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
natural wonder
An active 5,426 m stratovolcano southeast of Mexico City, visible from the Puebla highway; the Paso de Cortés road runs on its saddle.
29 km · about 35 min drive
mountain pass
The 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.
32 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
A network of ancient Aztec canals and artificial islands where colorful trajinera boats glide past floating gardens and mariachi bands.
49 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Mexico City's premier amusement park with world-class coasters and seasonal events in the south of the city.
58 km · about 65 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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