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El Refugio (San Luis Potosí)

Maps, pictures and statistics of El Refugio, a beautiful tiny town of 1 inhabitants of the State of San Luis Potosí

The town of El Refugio (San Luis Potosí) belongs to the municipality of Matehuala. There are 1 inhabitants and it is 1,666 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Real de Catorce is 35 minutes away by car (34 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #160 of the ranking.

In 2020, the authorities declared it uninhabited.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Do you want to locate the town of El Refugio? You can find it at 3.7 kilometers, in direction West, from the town of Matehuala, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of El Refugio through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

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

How to get to the town of El Refugio in San Luis Potosí? 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 Refugio.

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#2 The population of El Refugio (San Luis Potosí) is 1 inhabitants

Population data in El Refugio (San Luis Potosí)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2010			1

Evolution of the population in El Refugio: 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 Refugio

With the satellite map of El Refugio will I be able to look for my location? Yes, access the map, zoom in and see the surroundings of this town and the municipality of Matehuala. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of El Refugio.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near El Refugio

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

• HOTEL AMINA: 6 km away, direction Northeast (4 minutes by car)
• HOTEL CASA BLANCA: 5 km away, direction East (3 minutes by car)
• CASA DE HUÉSPEDES LAS 3 MARIAS: 6 km away, direction Northeast (4 minutes by car)
• CASA DE HUÉSPEDES GARCIA ALVAREZ: 6 km away, direction Northeast (4 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in El Refugio

A weekend in El Refugio and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in El Refugio and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Las mejores montes de El Refugio para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:

• Cerro El Colichal (1980 meters): 5.0 km walk (91 minutes), heading West.
• Cerro Bola (1919 meters): 5.4 km walk (108 minutes), heading Southwest.
• Cerro Calabacillas (1984 meters): 8.5 km walk (142 minutes), heading South.
• Cerro El Muerto (2212 meters): 9.4 km walk (138 minutes), heading Northwest.

Magical Towns to visit when in El Refugio:

• Real de Catorce (San Luis Potosi): Don't miss "Plaza de toros", 35 km, heading West (34 minutes by car)

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

• San Miguel de los Castillo (29 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northwest (2 minutes by car)
• San Vicente (82 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southeast (2 minutes by car)
• Los Sauces (11 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the North (4 minutes by car)
• Sacramento (706 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the South (3 minutes by car)
• San Francisco de Caleros (199 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the West (4 minutes by car)

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

#6 Vote for El Refugio 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 San Luis Potosí, by popular vote:
- The best towns in Mexico
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