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Capula, Mexico

Capula is a town of 5,086 people in Michoacán, Mexico.

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Population5,086 GeoNames
RegionMichoacán
Elevation2,089 m 6,854 ft
Time zoneAmerica/Mexico City
Land area244.0 km²
Nearest airportGeneral Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM) 43 km

Why visit Capula

Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 1 place to eat, 1 place to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.

Highlights include Angamuco.

About Capula

Capula Is a town in Michoacan whose name means "The Capulines" are located in the town of Morelia, Mexico and is known for its ceramics.

From the Wikipedia article Capula (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do9

Cerro Chino

Scenic view · 11.3 km

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Cerro del Águila

Scenic view · 6.3 km

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Cerro del Remolino

Scenic view · 8.1 km

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Cerro el Metatero

Scenic view · 8.8 km

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Cerro Irauco

Scenic view · 6.4 km

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Cerro la Cruz

Scenic view · 10.3 km

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Cerro las Albercas

Scenic view · 7.5 km

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Cerro Pelón

Scenic view · 7.9 km

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Cerro Prieto

Scenic view · 12.3 km

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Museums and landmarks3

Angamuco

Monument and historic site · 14.6 km

Historic site in Mexico

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Angamuco City

Monument and historic site · 12.4 km

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El Molcajete más grande del mundo

Monument and historic site · 8.4 km

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Parks, trails and playgrounds9

Cancha de Futbol y Baloncesto

Playground · 9.6 km

Cancha de Futbol y Baloncesto

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Ejido La Mintzita

Park · 12.3 km

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Glorieta de Los Molcajetes

Park · 8.7 km

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Jardín de la Parroquia

Park · 12.3 km

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lugar de juegos

Park · 9.6 km

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Parque de la Estación del Ferrocarril

Park · 12.1 km

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Plaza de San Nicolás Obispo

Park · 8.4 km

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Plaza Principal de Lagunillas

Park · 12.4 km

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Plaza verde

Park · 9.2 km

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Restaurants and cafes1

Ghost Wings

Fast food · Chicken, Burger · 6.9 km

410 Retorno El Molino, Morelia

We-Su 13:00-22:00

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Where to stay1

Churches and places of worship2

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Shopping6

Gas and EV charging1

  • Santa Eugenia

    Gas station · 9.7 km

    Avenida Francisco I Madero Poniente, Morelia

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Schools, colleges and libraries13

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Healthcare2

Map of Capula

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Getting there and nearby towns

General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 43 km away.

  • Tacícuaro 3 km east, about 3 min by car
  • Iratzio 4 km southwest, about 4 min by car
  • El Correo 6 km southwest, about 6 min by car
  • Quiroga 14 km west, about 14 min by car
  • Morelia 22 km east, about 22 min by car
  • Pátzcuaro 29 km southwest, about 29 min by car
  • Santa Clara del Cobre 39 km southwest, about 39 min by car
  • Moroleón 55 km northeast, about 55 min by car
  • Uriangato 57 km northeast, about 57 min by car
  • Uruapan 75 km west, about 1 h 15 min by car

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