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La Cantera (Michoacán)

We have collected many facts about the tiny town of La Cantera, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.

So you will learn about this incredible town of 6 inhabitants of Michoacán.

The town of La Cantera (Michoacán) belongs to the municipality of Villamar. The Magical Town of Cotija de la Paz is 30 minutes away by car (23 km). It is the most populated town in the position #39 of the whole municipality.

In 2020, the authorities declared it uninhabited.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

To locate this beautiful town inside the municipality, you must know that La Cantera is located at 13.2 kilometers (in direction North) from the locality of Emiliano Zapata, which is the one that has more inhabitants inside the municipality. Also, from the capital of the municipality (Villamar) it is at 11.0 kilometers in direction Northeast. With our webpage and with our satelital map that you can find below, you can know where is and visit the surroundings of La Cantera.

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

Location map of La Cantera in Michoacán: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in La Cantera, which is marked with the following symbol

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#2 The population of La Cantera (Michoacán) is 6 inhabitants

Population data in La Cantera (Michoacán)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2010			6
2005			2

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#3 Satellite photo of La Cantera

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

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Cantera

Many people want to stay in the town of La Cantera 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 MAYRA: 23 km away, direction Northwest (16 minutes by car)
• HOTEL MARKEZ: 26 km away, direction Northeast (18 minutes by car)
• HOTEL DE LOS TRIGOS: 24 km away, direction Northeast (17 minutes by car)
• HOTEL SAN MARTÍN: 22 km away, direction Northeast (17 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in La Cantera

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

• Cerro El Comalito (2058 meters): 3.4 km walk (66 minutes), heading East.
• Cerro Los Timones (2009 meters): 4.9 km walk (92 minutes), heading East.
• Loma El Fresno (2005 meters): 4.9 km walk (86 minutes), heading Southwest.
• Loma El Lindero (2009 meters): 5.5 km walk (89 minutes), heading Southwest.

Magical Towns to visit when in La Cantera:

• Cotija de la Paz (Michoacán de Ocampo): Don't miss "Parque El Tecolote", 30 km, heading Southwest (23 minutes by car)
• Jiquilpan de Juárez (Michoacán de Ocampo): Don't miss "Templo del Sagrado Corazón​", 41 km, heading Northwest (30 minutes by car)

Other towns near La Cantera:

• El Letijio (11 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the South (1 minutes by car)
• Granados (192 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the North (2 minutes by car)
• El Purengue (16 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the South (4 minutes by car)
• El Aguacate (8 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Northwest (5 minutes by car)
• Rincón del Chino (262 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the South (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 Cantera

In order for you to enjoy nature around La Cantera, 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 Cantera, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#7 Vote for La Cantera 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 Michoacán, by popular vote:
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