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Zahuatlán de Morelos (San José)

Puebla, Mexico · North America

About Zahuatlán de Morelos (San José)

Zahuatlán de Morelos (San José) is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Tepeaca, 46km from Great Pyramid of Cholula.

Zahuatlán de Morelos (San José) is a town located in Puebla, Mexico. With a population of 1,972, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Zahuatlán de Morelos (San José) 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 Zahuatlán de Morelos (San José) to your route.

About Zahuatlán de Morelos (San José)

Puebla, officially the Free and Sovereign State of Puebla, is one of the 31 states that, along with Mexico City, comprise the Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided into 217 municipalities and its capital is Puebla City. Part of east-central Mexico, it is bordered by the states of Veracruz to the north and east,

Read more Hidalgo, México, Tlaxcala and Morelos to the west, and Guerrero and Oaxaca to the south. The origins of the state lie in the city of Puebla, which was founded by the Spanish in this valley in 1531 to secure the trade route between Mexico City and the port of Veracruz. By the end of the 18th century, the area had become a colonial province with its own governor, which would become the State of Puebla, after the Mexican War of Independence in the early 19th century. Since that time the area, especially around the capital city, has continued to grow economically, mostly through industry, despite being the scene of a number of battles, the most notable of which being the Battle of Puebla. Today, the state is one of the most industrialized in the country, but since most of its development is concentrated in Puebla and other cities, many of its rural areas are undeveloped. The state is home to the china poblana, mole poblano, active literary and arts scenes, and festivals such as Cinco de Mayo, Ritual of Quetzalcoatl, Day of the Dead celebrations (especially in Huaquechula) and Carnival (especially in Huejotzingo). It is home to five major indigenous groups: Nahuas, the Totonacs, the Mixtecs, the Popolocas and the Otomi, which can mostly be found in the far north and the far south of the state.

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Where is Zahuatlán de Morelos (San José) located?

Zahuatlán de Morelos (San José) is located in Puebla, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 18.9833 latitude, -97.8675 longitude.

What is the population of Zahuatlán de Morelos (San José)?

Zahuatlán de Morelos (San José) has a population of approximately 1,972 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
1,972
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Puebla
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
18.9833, -97.8675

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 Zahuatlán de Morelos (San José)

5 notable places within an hour's 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.

14 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.

35 km · about 40 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.

35 km · about 40 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.

36 km · about 40 min 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.

46 km · about 55 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

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

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