Delve into El Modelo in Mexico
El Modelo in the region of Oaxaca is a city in Mexico - some 328 mi or ( 528 km ) South-East of Mexico City , the country's capital .
Current time in El Modelo is now 12:51 AM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " America/Mexico City " with a UTC offset of -6 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Villahermosa, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Puebla, Pachuca, and Oaxaca. While being here, make sure to check out Villahermosa . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in El Modelo ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Isthmus of Tehuantepec
The Isthmus of Tehuantepec is an isthmus in Mexico. It represents the shortest distance between the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean, and prior to the opening of the Panama Canal was a major shipping route known simply as the Tehuantepec Route. The name is taken from the town of Santo Domingo Tehuantepec in the state of Oaxaca, which in turn comes from the Nahuatl tecuani-tepec.
Located at 17.21 -94.74 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
El Corte River
El Corte River (in Spanish Río El Corte, meaning "The Cut River") is the primary tributary of the Coatzacoalcos River, flowing through the Mexican states of Oaxaca and Veracruz to the Gulf of Mexico.
Located at 16.94 -94.77 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Selva Zoque
The Selva Zoque (English: Zoque Forest), which includes the Chimalapas rain forest, is an area of great ecological importance in Mexico. Most of the forest lies in the state of Oaxaca but parts are in Chiapas and Veracruz. It is the largest tract of tropical rainforest in Mexico, and contains the majority of terrestrial biodiversity in the country. The forest includes the Selva El Ocote, a federally protected biosphere reserve, but is otherwise not yet protected.
Located at 16.94 -94.77 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Sarabia River
The Sarabia River is a river of Mexico.
Located at 17.19 -94.92 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
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