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Compostela, Mexico

Compostela is a town of 17,573 people in Nayarit, Mexico, founded in August 4, 1540.

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Population17,573 GeoNames
RegionNayarit
Elevation855 m 2,805 ft
FoundedAugust 4, 1540
Time zoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Nearest airportAeropuerto Internacional de Tepic – Riviera Nayarit (TPQ) 21 km

Why visit Compostela

Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail, 3 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.

Museums and landmarks1

Museo Regional de Compostela

Museum

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Parks, trails and playgrounds1

Gilberto Flores Muñoz

Sports field and stadium · 0.8 km

114 Calzada General Gilberto Flores Muñoz, Compostela

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Restaurants and cafes3

Camahuer Restaurante

Restaurant · Regional, Mexican, Burger, Sandwich, Breakfast, Seafood, Salad, Chicken

49 Calle Ignacio Zaragoza Sur, Compostela

Th-Tu 07:00-22:00

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Camahuer Campestre

Restaurant · Regional, Mexican

Benito Juárez, Compostela

Mo-Su 07:00-22:00

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Lucky Express

Restaurant · Chinese

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Where to stay2

Motel La Luna

Motel and hotel · 1.9 km

Prolongación Miguel Hidalgo Norte, Compostela

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Hotel Compostela

Motel and hotel

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Shopping3

Gas and EV charging2

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Schools, colleges and libraries27

Healthcare3

Map of Compostela

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Getting there and nearby towns

Aeropuerto Internacional de Tepic – Riviera Nayarit (TPQ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 km away.

  • Miravalles 6 km northeast, about 6 min by car
  • Juan Escutia (Borbollón) 9 km southeast, about 9 min by car
  • Mazatán 11 km southwest, about 11 min by car
  • Felipe Carrillo Puerto 12 km south, about 12 min by car
  • Emiliano Zapata 14 km north, about 14 min by car
  • La Curva 15 km northeast, about 15 min by car
  • San Pedro Lagunillas 16 km east, about 16 min by car
  • Tepic 30 km north, about 30 min by car
  • San Blas 52 km northwest, about 52 min by car
  • Puerto Vallarta 77 km southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car

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