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Canaán (Chiapas)

We have collected many facts about the tiny town of Canaán, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.

So you will learn about this incredible town of 4 inhabitants of Chiapas.

The town of Canaán (Chiapas) belongs to the municipality of San Cristóbal de las Casas. The Magical Town of San Cristobal de las Casas is 13 minutes away by car (11 km).

Last Update: 29.05.2024

#1 Where is Canaán? How to go? Map

Map to know how to get to Canaán (Chiapas) by road and with geographical references of the surrounding towns. With the controls you can zoom in and out to the position of Canaán, which has the following symbol

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#2 The population of Canaán (Chiapas) is 4 inhabitants

Population data in Canaán (Chiapas)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020			4

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#3 Satellite photo of Canaán

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Canaán, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of San Cristóbal de las Casas. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Canaán.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Canaán

It seems that there are no accommodations in the town of Canaán, but we have a record of the closest hotels and motels to Canaán so you can contact them:

• HOTEL BOUTIQUE CASA DE LOURDES: 6 km away, direction Northeast (5 minutes by car)
• HOTEL ALEJANDRA: 7 km away, direction East (5 minutes by car)
• AUTOHOTEL VIU: 7 km away, direction Northeast (6 minutes by car)
• POSADA EN SAN CRISTÓBAL DE LAS CASAS: 7 km away, direction Northeast (5 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in Canaán

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Canaán? The list of the best places to visit in Canaán and nearby locations.
Mountains in Canaán for hiking and trails:

• Santa Cruz (2446 meters): 4.2 km walk (80 minutes), heading Northeast.
• Cerro Huitepec (2739 meters): 7.4 km walk (154 minutes), heading North.
• Pandoja (2499 meters): 5.8 km walk (75 minutes), heading East.
• Santa Cruz (2282 meters): 11.1 km walk (229 minutes), heading Northeast.

Magical Towns to visit when in Canaán:

• San Cristobal de las Casas (Chiapas): Don't miss "Iglesia de la Merced", 13 km, heading Northeast (11 minutes by car)
• Chiapa de Corzo (Chiapas): Don't miss "Cañon del Sumidero", 51 km, heading West (49 minutes by car)

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

• La Lagunita II (69 inhabitants): Located 0 km to the Northwest (1 minutes by car)
• El Vergelito (90 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the West (1 minutes by car)
• La Lagunita (186 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the South (3 minutes by car)
• Zacualpa Ecatepec (1023 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the North (3 minutes by car)
• Quinta Brasil (17 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southwest (2 minutes by car)

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

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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 Chiapas, by popular vote:
- The best towns in Mexico
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