Tepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
El Tepozteco National Park
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 6, 2022
1. El Tepozteco National Park Marker
Este parque fue decretado como Área Protegida el 22 de enero de 1937, tiene una superficie de 23, 286 hectáreas y se ubica en el Municipio de Tepoztlán, Morelos.
Conforman este Parque seis tipos de vegetación, desde el bosque de Oyamel hasta la Selva Baja Caducifolia. En cuanto a fauna, existen 237 especies de aves, 60 de mamífe- ros y 45 de reptiles.
Durante tu visita puedes apreciar la belleza natural de este Parque, el cual se incorpora al "Corredor Biológico Chichinautzin" y comprende desde el Parque Nacional Lagunas de Zempoala hasta la zona norte del municipio de Atlatlahucan. Las características montańosas del área han estimulado el aislamiento de especies animales y vegetales, sin embargo, en esta zona existen 64 bajo riesgo.
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El Tepozteco National Park
This park was decreed as a Protected Area on January 22, 1937, has an area of 23,286 hectares and is located in the Municipality of Tepoztlán, Morelos.
This Park is made up of six types of vegetation, from the Oyamel forest to the Low Deciduous Forest. As for fauna, there are 237 species of birds, 60 of mammals and 45 of reptiles.
During your visit you can appreciate the natural beauty of this Park, which is incorporated into the "Chichinautzin Biological Corridor" and ranges from the Lagunas de Zempoala National Park to the northern area of the municipality of Atlatlahucan. The mountainous characteristics of the area have stimulated the isolation of animal and plant species, however, in this area there are 64 at risk.
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Location. 18° 59.166′ N, 99° 6.076′ W. Marker is in Tepoztlán, Morelos. It is on 5 de Mayo just south of Avenida Ignacio Zaragoza, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 de Mayo 14, Tepoztlán MOR 62520, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, a Spanish colony, and the Aztec Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 16 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: First City Council of Tepoztlán (within shouting distance of this marker); Coyulan (Lugar de Coyotes) (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Temple of Tezcatlipoca (approx. 14.1 kilometers away); Teopanzolco (approx. 14.1 kilometers away); Temples of Tlaloc and Huitilopochtli (approx. 14.2 kilometers away); The Temple of Ehécatl (approx.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 6, 2022
2. El Tepozteco National Park Marker Reverse
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 6, 2022
3. El Tepozteco National Park Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 330 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 5, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
