Tehuacán-Cuicatlán
Mexico, Puebla, Oaxaca
Tehuacán-Cuicatlán
LocationMexico, Puebla, Oaxaca
RegionPuebla, Oaxaca
TypeBiosphere Reserve
Coordinates18.2000°, -97.3500°
Established1998
Area4901.66
Nearest CityTehuacán (20 km)
About Tehuacán-Cuicatlán
UNESCO World Heritage Site harboring the densest concentration of columnar cacti in the world. The arid Tehuacán Valley was a center of early plant domestication, with evidence of corn, squash, and chili cultivation dating back 7,000 years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tehuacán-Cuicatlán located?
Tehuacán-Cuicatlán is located in Puebla, Oaxaca, Mexico at coordinates 18.2, -97.35.
How do I get to Tehuacán-Cuicatlán?
To get to Tehuacán-Cuicatlán, the nearest city is Tehuacán (20 km).
How large is Tehuacán-Cuicatlán?
Tehuacán-Cuicatlán covers approximately 4,901.66 square kilometers (1,893 square miles).
When was Tehuacán-Cuicatlán established?
Tehuacán-Cuicatlán was established in 1998.