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La Candelaria (Guerrero)

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

Did you know that this town in Guerrero has 8 inhabitants?

The town of La Candelaria (Guerrero) belongs to the municipality of Petatlán. The Magical Town of Zihuatanejo is 55 minutes away by car (50 km). It is the most populated town in the position #268 of the whole municipality.

The Mexican authorities declared this village as uninhabited in 2010.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

To locate this beautiful town inside the municipality, you must know that La Candelaria is located at 26.2 kilometers (in direction South) from the locality of Petatlán, which is the one that has more inhabitants inside the municipality. With our webpage and with our satelital map that you can find below, you can know where is and visit the surroundings of La Candelaria.

#1 Where is La Candelaria? How to go? Map

Online map of La Candelaria (Guerrero) to be able to get to and make trips around this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in (+) or out (-) to locate the village.

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#2 The population of La Candelaria (Guerrero) is 8 inhabitants

Population data in La Candelaria (Guerrero)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020			8
2005			10

Evolution of the population in La Candelaria: 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 La Candelaria

With the satellite map of La Candelaria 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 Petatlán. You can search free satellite map (2024) of La Candelaria.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Candelaria

Many people want to stay in the town of La Candelaria 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 TAPATIAS: 35 km away, direction South (26 minutes by car)
• HOTEL FLAMINGOS: 43 km away, direction Southwest (36 minutes by car)
• HOTEL EL RINCONCITO: 43 km away, direction South (34 minutes by car)
• HOTEL CAMINO DEL MAR: 36 km away, direction South (28 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in La Candelaria

Want to know what to see in La Candelaria if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy La Candelaria.
Mountains in La Candelaria for hiking and trails:

• Cerro El Chicolo (794 meters): 5.6 km walk (102 minutes), heading Northeast.
• Cerro Pino Rayado (1193 meters): 5.6 km walk (86 minutes), heading East.
• Cerro La Victoria (1013 meters): 7.9 km walk (116 minutes), heading South.
• Cerro Bandera (968 meters): 8.4 km walk (117 minutes), heading Southeast.

Magical Towns near La Candelaria to discover the Mexican culture:

• Zihuatanejo (Guerrero): Don't miss "Museo Arqueológico Costa Grande", 55 km, heading West (50 minutes by car)

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

• La Tigra (39 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northeast (1 minutes by car)
• Las Huertas (21 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northeast (2 minutes by car)
• El Olvido (20 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the West (3 minutes by car)
• Los Zapotes (39 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southeast (4 minutes by car)

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

#6 Pictures of La Candelaria

In order for you to enjoy nature around La Candelaria, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of La Candelaria, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#7 Vote for La Candelaria as the most beautiful town in Mexico

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