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El Descanso

Maps, pictures and statistics of El Descanso, a beautiful tiny town of 3 inhabitants of the State of Nayarit

It was formerly known as Alfonso Álvarez (El Descanso).

The town of El Descanso belongs to the municipality of Acaponeta (State of Nayarit). There are 3 inhabitants and it is 562 meters altitude. In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #145 of the ranking.

The locality was formerly known as Alfonso Álvarez (El Descanso), but changed its name a few years ago. The inhabitants of this community decided to change its name in 2016.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Do you want to locate the town of El Descanso? You can find it at 17.6 kilometers, in direction East, from the town of Acaponeta, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of El Descanso through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is El Descanso? How to go? Map

Online map of El Descanso (Nayarit) to be able to get to and make trips around this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in (+) or out (-) to locate the village.

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#2 The population of El Descanso (Nayarit) is 3 inhabitants

Population data in El Descanso

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020			3
2005			5

Evolution of the population in El Descanso: Total   Men   Women PueblosAmerica.com has been offering reliable and updated information about Mexican towns and cities since 2007. All the data we present is sourced from official Mexican government sources and has been validated by multiple academic articles.. Learn more.

#3 Satellite photo of El Descanso

Amazing satellite GPS maps of El Descanso, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Acaponeta. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of El Descanso.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near El Descanso

Many people want to stay in the town of El Descanso itself, but unfortunately there are no hotels in the village yet. Don't worry, we have created this list of the closest accommodations, so you can ask if they have rooms available:

• CASA DE HUESPEDES: 28 km away, direction West (22 minutes by car)
• HOTEL CASA BLANCA: 28 km away, direction West (21 minutes by car)
• HOTEL PLAZA: 27 km away, direction West (19 minutes by car)
• HOTEL G&B CONTINENTAL: 29 km away, direction West (22 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in El Descanso

Want to know what to see in El Descanso if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy El Descanso.
Mountains in El Descanso for hiking and trails:

• Cerro La Muralla (884 meters): 2.8 km walk (59 minutes), heading Southeast.
• Mesa Los Terreros (472 meters): 2.5 km walk (34 minutes), heading Southwest.
• Cerro Los Chiles (390 meters): 3.9 km walk (63 minutes), heading West.
• Cerro La Guacamaya (844 meters): 5.0 km walk (103 minutes), heading South.

Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of El Descanso?:

• El Oro (53 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the West (3 minutes by car)
• Mesa de Pedro Pablo (203 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southeast (6 minutes by car)
• El Carrizo (109 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the West (7 minutes by car)
• San Diego de Alcalá (433 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the Northeast (8 minutes by car)
• San José de Motaje (240 inhabitants): Located 11 km to the Southwest (11 minutes by car)

This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Pictures of El Descanso

Would you like to see what this town looks like and enjoy landscape pictures of El Descanso? We have located on the Internet several beautiful images of places and locations nearby, so you can see the beauty of this Mexican town. Some are artistic pictures and others are simply panoramic pictures taken by amateurs and friends who simply like El Descanso.
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#7 Vote for El Descanso as the most beautiful town in Mexico

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In the following links you can check the list of the best (and most beautiful) towns in Mexico and the State of Nayarit, by popular vote:
- The best towns in Mexico
- The most beautiful towns in Nayarit

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