Ayapango

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Ayapango is one of 125 municipalities located in the southeast portion of the State of Mexico, southeast of Mexico City. It's municipal seat and largest town is Ayapango de Gabriel Ramos Millán. Despite the fact that this municipality is distinctly rural, it falls within the Mexico City Metropolitan Area. The town is known for its "French style" houses built early in the last century which have names which reflect something of their characteristics. The name Ayapango is derived from "eyapanco" which roughly translates to "place where three irrigation ditches meet." This town has been designated as a "Pueblo con Encanto" by the government of the State of Mexico. ()

Alternative names: Population: 6.4 thous.Coordinates: 19°7'7"N, 98°48'21"W

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Ayapango – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Amecameca, Ozumba.

2.5 miE
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Amecameca
65 min walk • One of the main attractions in Amecameca is the Parque Nacional Izta-Popo Zoquiapan, a national park that offers stunning hiking trails with breathtaking views of the volcanoes and the surrounding landscape. Visitors can also explore the park's diverse flora and fauna...
5.6 miS
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Ozumba
142 min walk • Ozumba is one of 125 municipalities in the State of Mexico. Its municipal seat is the town of Ozumba de Alzate. It is located in the southeast portion of the Valley of Mexico, 70 km southeast of Mexico City near the Mexico City-Cuautla highway.