El Caracol (Michoacán)

Learn about tiny town of El Caracol through its pictures, maps and population statistics.

All the information about this town of 3 inhabitants of the State of Michoacán

The town of El Caracol (Michoacán) belongs to the municipality of Buenavista. There are 3 inhabitants and it is 233 meters altitude. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #82 in terms of number of inhabitants.

In 2020, the authorities declared it uninhabited.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

The town of El Caracol is located at 17.9 kilometers from Buenavista Tomatlán, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the North direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of El Caracol.

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

How to get to the town of El Caracol in Michoacán? 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 Caracol.

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#2 The population of El Caracol (Michoacán) is 3 inhabitants

Population data in El Caracol (Michoacán)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20103
20054
Evolution of the population in El Caracol: Total   Men   Women
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#3 Satellite photo of El Caracol

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



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near El Caracol

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

#5 What to do in El Caracol

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in El Caracol? The list of the best places to visit in El Caracol and nearby locations.
Mountains in El Caracol for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro Las Palomas (322 meters): 0.9 km walk (14 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro Toputo (346 meters): 1.7 km walk (25 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro San Mateo (546 meters): 4.0 km walk (51 minutes), heading West.
  • Cerro Matijeranes (358 meters): 5.0 km walk (86 minutes), heading South.
Other towns near El Caracol:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Pictures of El Caracol

In order for you to enjoy nature around El Caracol, 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 Caracol, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.

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#7 The Postal Code of El Caracol (Michoacán) is 60532

Do you want to know the Postal Code of El Caracol so that you can send postal packages and letters with complete confidence that they will arrive at their destination? Write down the following 5 digits: 60532. The first two digits of the ZIP code of El Caracol ("60") correspond to the State of Michoacán, and the last three identify the town itself. As a curiosity, there may be several locations in the same State with the same Post Code.

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#9 Other towns in the Municipality of Buenavista

  1. El Pilón (445 inhabitants)
  2. El Pinzán (21 inhabitants)
  3. El Ventorrillo (13 inhabitants)
  4. La Luna (162 inhabitants)
  5. Las Cahuingas (4 inhabitants)
  6. Las Paredes del Ahogado (77 inhabitants)
  7. Loma Bonita (26 inhabitants)
  8. Loma Bonita (144 inhabitants)
  9. Los Dos Potrillos (4 inhabitants)
  10. Paredes Dos (129 inhabitants)
  11. Potosí (4 inhabitants)
  12. San Joaquín (- inhabitants)
  13. San José Piedras Blancas (550 inhabitants)
  14. Santa Ana Amatlán (4504 inhabitants)
  15. Zimanca (362 inhabitants)