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El Caracol

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

So you will learn about this incredible town of 4 inhabitants of San Luis Potosí.

Its former name was Mariano García Tovar.

The town of El Caracol belongs to the municipality of San Luis Potosí (State of San Luis Potosí). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #184 of the ranking.

This town has recently changed its name. It used to be known as Mariano García Tovar. In the year 2019, the locality changed its name.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Do you want to locate the town of El Caracol? You can find it at 7.4 kilometers, in direction South, from the town of San Luis Potosí, 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

What is the route to get to El Caracol (San Luis Potosí)? Find out on this map the access to this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in and out to the icon

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#2 The population of El Caracol (San Luis Potosí) is 4 inhabitants

Population data in El Caracol

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020			4
2010			3
2005			5

Evolution of the population in El Caracol: 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 Caracol

With the satellite map of El Caracol 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 San Luis Potosí. 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:

• MOTEL CARIBE: 2 km away, direction Southwest (1 minutes by car)
• MOTEL RUTA 66: 6 km away, direction Southwest (4 minutes by car)
• MOTEL EL SAUZ: 6 km away, direction Southwest (5 minutes by car)
• MOTEL LA ISLA: 5 km away, direction Southwest (4 minutes by car)

#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 El Tarro (2013 meters): 8.3 km walk (119 minutes), heading West.
• Loma Capulines (1971 meters): 9.1 km walk (160 minutes), heading Southwest.
• Cerro El Huisache (2009 meters): 11.4 km walk (159 minutes), heading West.
• Loma La Tenería (2009 meters): 9.5 km walk (173 minutes), heading Southwest.

Other towns near El Caracol:

• Fracción los Graneros (83 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northeast (1 minutes by car)
• Colonia SEMAP (302 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the North (1 minutes by car)
• Colonia las Vegas (El Garambullal) (73 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the West (1 minutes by car)
• Torres de Maravillas (18 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northwest (2 minutes by car)
• El Garambullal (Camino Hondo) (11 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northwest (3 minutes by car)

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 (San Luis Potosí) is 78414

Are you going to send a letter to El Caracol? Do you have a friend in El Caracol and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of El Caracol consists of the following 5 digits: 78414. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of El Caracol ("78") correspond to the state code of San Luis Potosí, and the last three correspond to the people themselves. In Mexico, the same ZIP code can be assigned to several towns.

#8 Vote for El Caracol 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
- The most beautiful towns in San Luis Potosí

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