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El Capulín (Chiapas)

The most complete information about the tiny town of El Capulín (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.

Did you know that this town in Chiapas has 10 inhabitants?

The town of El Capulín (Chiapas) belongs to the municipality of Palenque. There are 10 inhabitants and it is 61 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Palenque is 10 minutes away by car (10 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #351 of the ranking.

In 2020, the authorities declared it uninhabited.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Do you want to locate the town of El Capulín? You can find it at 5.8 kilometers, in direction South, from the town of Palenque, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of El Capulín through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

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

How to get to the town of El Capulín in Chiapas? Using this map, use the controls to zoom in and out on the village and others in the vicinity to see the direct route, and to be able to plan, for example, hiking activities in El Capulín.

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#2 The population of El Capulín (Chiapas) is 10 inhabitants

Population data in El Capulín (Chiapas)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2010			10
2005			3

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#3 Satellite photo of El Capulín

Amazing satellite GPS maps of El Capulín, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Palenque. You can search free satellite map (2024) of El Capulín.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near El Capulín

Many people want to stay in the town of El Capulín 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:

• POSADA LAS JOYAS: 1 km away, direction Southwest (1 minutes by car)
• HOTEL PAKALNA: 2 km away, direction South (2 minutes by car)
• POSADA 7 LETRAS LUZ Y PAZ: 3 km away, direction Southwest (3 minutes by car)
• ROSUEL HOTEL Y RESORT ONE BY ONE: 3 km away, direction South (3 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in El Capulín

A weekend in El Capulín and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in El Capulín and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Mountains in El Capulín for hiking and trails:

• Cerro El Mirador (594 meters): 12.4 km walk (186 minutes), heading Southwest.
• Cojolita (666 meters): 15.9 km walk (265 minutes), heading South.

Magical Towns to visit when in El Capulín:

• Palenque (Chiapas): Don't miss "Comunidad Turística El Panchán", 10 km, heading South (10 minutes by car)

Other towns near El Capulín:

• La Joya (19 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the West (1 minutes by car)
• La Bonita (13 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the West (2 minutes by car)
• Macondo (6 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southeast (2 minutes by car)
• La Espuela (10 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the South (2 minutes by car)
• San José (12 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southeast (2 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 Capulín

In order for you to enjoy nature around El Capulín, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of El Capulín, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#7 Vote for El Capulín 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 Chiapas, by popular vote:
- The best towns in Mexico
- The most beautiful towns in Chiapas

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