El Caracol (Sonora)

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

Did you know that this town in Sonora has 4 inhabitants?

The town of El Caracol (Sonora) belongs to the municipality of Alamos. The Magical Town of Álamos is 27 minutes away by car (21 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #357 of the ranking.

The Mexican census of 2010 decided to declare this community as uninhabited.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Do you want to locate the town of El Caracol? You can find it at 15.2 kilometers, in direction West, from the town of Alamos, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of El Caracol through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

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

How to get to the town of El Caracol in Sonora? 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 (Sonora) is 4 inhabitants

Population data in El Caracol (Sonora)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20204
20051
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 Alamos. You can search free satellite map (2024) of El Caracol.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near El Caracol

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

#5 What to do in El Caracol

Want to know what to see in El Caracol if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy El Caracol.
Mountains in El Caracol for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro El Caracol (696 meters): 1.9 km walk (24 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro Los Negritos (562 meters): 4.7 km walk (65 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro La Chiva (294 meters): 4.4 km walk (67 minutes), heading Northwest.
  • Cerro Los Frailes (570 meters): 4.6 km walk (65 minutes), heading Southwest.
Magical Towns to visit when in El Caracol:
  • Álamos (Sonora): Don't miss "Antigua Hacienda de los Santos", 27 km, heading East (21 minutes by car)
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 (Sonora) is 85776

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: 85776. The first two digits of the ZIP code of El Caracol ("85") correspond to the State of Sonora, 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.

#8 Vote for El Caracol as the most beautiful town in Mexico

Do you like El Caracol or don't you like it very much? Now you can vote for El Caracol to let everyone know about it. Use these stars ("0" you don't like it much, "5" you like it a lot) to rate it with your opinion.

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#9 Other towns in the Municipality of Alamos

  1. California (Sector Cuatro) (- inhabitants)
  2. Cerro Pelón (- inhabitants)
  3. El Borbollón (- inhabitants)
  4. El Caracol (4 inhabitants)
  5. El Palomar (Cañada) (5 inhabitants)
  6. Gocopiro (18 inhabitants)
  7. Guataturi (- inhabitants)
  8. La Chuna (18 inhabitants)
  9. La Iguana Sur (El Coyote) (- inhabitants)
  10. Las Cabras (22 inhabitants)
  11. Las Norias (- inhabitants)
  12. El Alamillo (Las Pitahayitas) (5 inhabitants)
  13. San Andrés (- inhabitants)
  14. San Vicente (70 inhabitants)
  15. Sivilimora (35 inhabitants)