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Zacatelco

Tlaxcala, Mexico · North America

About Zacatelco

Zacatelco works well as a base: 46km from Popocatépetl.

Zacatelco is a town located in Tlaxcala, Mexico. With a population of 42,150, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Zacatelco 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 Zacatelco to your route.

About Zacatelco

Zacatelco (Spanish pronunciation: [sakaˈtelko] ) is a city and municipal seat of the Zacatelco municipality located in the south of the Mexican state of Tlaxcala. According to a 2010 population census conducted by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography, the city has a population of 38,466 people; it is the

Read more sixth most populous city in the state and is part of the Metropolitan area of Puebla. The city is also head of the third electoral district of Tlaxcala. The city was founded on December 1, 1529 by Agustín de Castañeda. The Zacateco Republic was founded in 1723; this was achieved by joining the towns of San Juan, San Lorenzo, Santo Toribio, Santa Catarina, San Marcos and San Antonio, which was depended on Tepeyanco. The most important historical figures of the city were the Arenas brothers, which were prominent revolutionaries. Domingo Arenas took the first land committee of Mexico in 1915 and was one reason for coining the phrase: "Zacatelco; the heart of the south." Zacatelco is located in the southern part of the valley of Tlaxcala, on the border with the state of Puebla. The city is at an altitude of 2,210 meters above sea level, making it one of the highest cities in Mexico. It is located 11.9 km from the state capital, 27.1 km from the city of Puebla, and 121.8 km from Mexico City.

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Where is Zacatelco located?

Zacatelco is located in Tlaxcala, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 19.2158 latitude, -98.2397 longitude.

What is the population of Zacatelco?

Zacatelco has a population of approximately 42,150 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
42,150
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Tlaxcala
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
19.2158, -98.2397

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 Zacatelco

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Great Pyramid of Cholula

The largest pyramid by volume in the world, topped by a Spanish colonial church, with tunnels revealing layers of ancient construction.

19 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Puebla

A UNESCO-listed colonial city famous for its Talavera tiles, baroque churches, mole poblano cuisine, and views of snow-capped volcanoes.

20 km · about 25 min drive

cathedral

Puebla Cathedral

A Renaissance cathedral on Puebla's Zócalo with Mexico's tallest bell towers, in a UNESCO-listed historic centre off Highway 150D.

20 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Museo Amparo

Two 16th–18th-century buildings in central Puebla housing one of Mexico's finest pre-Hispanic collections alongside colonial art, with a modern rooftop terrace looking straight across at the cathedral towers and Popocatépetl.

20 km · about 25 min drive

racetrack

Autódromo Miguel E. Abed

A Mexican circuit at Amozoc de Mota near Puebla with both a road course and an oval, home to NASCAR Mexico and set against the volcanic backdrop of the central highlands.

34 km · about 40 min drive

mountain pass

Paso de Cortés

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.

45 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Popocatépetl

An active 5,426 m stratovolcano southeast of Mexico City, visible from the Puebla highway; the Paso de Cortés road runs on its saddle.

46 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Zacatelco

  • 45 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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