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Zacualpan

México, Mexico · North America

About Zacualpan

Zacualpan is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Huitzoltepec, 39km from Malinalco.

Zacualpan is a town located in México, Mexico. With a population of 2,970, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Zacualpan 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 Zacualpan to your route.

About Zacualpan

Zacualpan is one of the 125 municipalities in the State of Mexico in Mexico. Its municipal seat and largest settlement is the town of Zacualpan. It is located to the South of the state sharing a border with the State of Guerrero, 40 minutes from Ixtapan de la Sal, 1 hour and 50 minutes from the city of Toluca (the

Read more State's Capital), and 2+1⁄2 hours from Mexico City. The municipality covers an area of 305.5 km2 (1.35% of the area of the State of Mexico). Zacualpan is delimited to the North by the municipalities of Almoloya de Alquisiras and Coatepec Harinas, to the East by Ixtapan de la Sal and the municipality of Pilcaya (Guerrero), to the West by Sultepec, and to the South by Pilcaya, Tetipac, and Pedro Ascencio de Alquisiras (Guerrero). The official name of the capital of the municipality is Real de Minas Zacualpan. The capital of the municipality was the first mining town established in the American Continent and mining is still an important economic activity in the life of its inhabitants. Due to its mining roots, its colonial buildings, and its landscape, Zacualpan was named "Pueblo con Encanto" (A Town with Charm) between 2006 and 2009. The Spanish opened silver mines here around 1540. As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 13,800.

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Where is Zacualpan located?

Zacualpan is located in México, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 18.7189 latitude, -99.7760 longitude.

What is the population of Zacualpan?

Zacualpan has a population of approximately 2,970 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
2,970
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
México
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
18.7189, -99.7760

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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 Zacualpan

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Taxco

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

26 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.

39 km · about 45 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 Zacualpan.

Huitzoltepec

🇲🇽 Mexico

6 km awayPop. 1,010

La Concepción (La Concha)

🇲🇽 Mexico

10 km awayPop. 1,127

Pilcaya

🇲🇽 Mexico

11 km awayPop. 5,270

Llano Grande

🇲🇽 Mexico

12 km awayPop. 1,258

San Alejo

🇲🇽 Mexico

14 km awayPop. 1,404

Colonia 3 de Mayo

🇲🇽 Mexico

15 km awayPop. 1,107

San Gaspar Tonatico

🇲🇽 Mexico

15 km awayPop. 7,565

Tecomatepec

🇲🇽 Mexico

15 km awayPop. 1,813

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