Discover Huaxtla in Mexico
Huaxtla in the region of Jalisco is a place located in Mexico - some 335 mi or ( 539 km ) West of Mexico City , the country's capital .
Local time in Huaxtla is now 11:28 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " America/Mexico City " with a UTC offset of -6 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Zacatecas, Trigo de Altenas, Tepic, Tenamaxtlan, and Tecolotlan. When in this area, you might want to check out Zacatecas . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Huaxtla ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Telexeca
Telexeca is a rural village in the municipality of Atengo in the Mexican State of Jalisco. The location's medium height over sea level is 1,540 meters. The overall population of Telexeca is about 3 inhabitants, none of whom are either illiterate, of indigenous descent, or speak an indigenous language.
Located at 20.36 -104.18 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Tenamaxtlán
Tenamaxtlán is a municipio and town in the state of Jalisco, Mexico. It has renown for the huge festivities that are held every December for a period of two weeks. It is famous for its bull fights during the holidays. Tenamaxtlán was founded about 480-500 years ago. The current mayor of the town is Juan Carlos Nuno Garcia.
Located at 20.22 -104.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Cerro El Huehuentón
The Cerro El Huehuentón (Nahuatl: Huēhuēntōn "little old man") is the highest peak of the Sierra de Quila; it stands at 8,298 ft above sea level. El Huehuentón is located at about a 30-minute drive from Lagunillas, the largest population enclaved in the forest, between the municipalities of San Martín de Hidalgo and Tecolotlán, in Jalisco. It is not sure why the mount got its peculiar name meaning "little old man", although the Tepenahuales, who spoke Nahuatl, inhabited the area since the 1400s.
Located at 20.20 -104.20 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Cuautla, Jalisco
Cuautla, Jalisco is a small town located in the hills of western Mexico. It is situated at an elevation of 5,639 ft. (1,719 m) between Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta. It has fewer than 3,000 permanent residents. Its name means place where eagles land, and was originally inhabited by people of the Cuyuteca culture. Today it is primarily a town of senior citizens and children. Most people of productive age have elected to move to the United States of America seeking better opportunities.
Located at 20.20 -104.41 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
Altavista de Ramos
Altavista de Ramos is a town in the municipality of Ameca, Jalisco. The town's first inhabitants were from Mesa de Ramos, a nearby community atop a mesa. Altavista is a planned community, having organized streets and plots. The community has 332 residents and serves as a municipal agency for the Ameca municipality. The prime families of Altavista include the Quirarte and the Ramos. Altavista is Spanish for "high-view", mainly because the town is located on the foothills of a mountain.
Located at 20.43 -104.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
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