Yecapixtla

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Yecapixtla is a town and municipality located in the northeast of the state of Morelos in central Mexico. Yecapixtla means, Land of men and women with sharp noses. The town is home to one of the monastery complexes associated with the Monasteries on the Slopes of Popocatépetl World Heritage Site. Yecapixtla is famously known for its tasty, high-quality beef, cecina. ()

Alternative names: Population: 16.8 thous.Area: 74.26 mi²Coordinates: 18°52'60"N, 98°51'56"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl, Estadio Isidro Gil Tapia.

4.1 miNW
Monastery,
Monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl
106 min walk • The Monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl are fifteen 16th-century monasteries which were built by the Augustinians, the Franciscans and the Dominicans in order to evangelize the areas south and east of the Popocatépetl volcano in central Mexico.
7.6 miSW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Estadio Isidro Gil Tapia, Cuautla
194 min walk • The Estadio Isidro Gil Tapia is a multi-use stadium in Cuautla, Morelos, Mexico. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium for C.D. Cuautla. The stadium has a capacity of 5,000 people.

Yecapixtla

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

Monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl

Estadio Isidro Gil Tapia, Cuautla