Pottery of Metepec, Toluca

Name: Pottery of Metepec
Address: Toluca, Mexico

#12 among attractions in Toluca

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The pottery of Metepec is that of a municipality in central Mexico, located near Mexico City. It is noted for durable utilitarian items but more noted for its decorative and ritual items, especially sculptures called “trees of life,” decorative plaques in sun and moon shapes and mermaid like figures called Tlanchanas. Metepec potters such as the Soteno family have won national and international recognition for their work and the town hosts the annual Concurso Nacional de Alfarería y Cerámica. ()

Coordinates: 19°15'0"N, 99°35'60"W

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Pottery of Metepec – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fine Arts Museum of Toluca, Cosmovitral, Estadio Nemesio Díez, Mumci.

4.8 miNW
Museum
Fine Arts Museum of Toluca, Toluca
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4.6 miNW
Botanical garden with stained glass
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5 miNW
Football, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Estadio Nemesio Díez, Toluca
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4.4 miNW
Museum, Science museum
Mumci, Toluca
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4.7 miNW
Church, Historical place
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3.6 miNE
Valley, Nature
Toluca Valley, Toluca
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~1670 ftW
City, Area
Metepec, Toluca
9 min walk • Metepec is a municipality in the State of Mexico in Mexico and is located directly to the east of the state capital, Toluca, at an altitude of 2,635 metres above sea level. The center of Mexico City lies some 50 km further to the east. Its municipal seat and largest city is Metepec.
4.5 miSW
Zoo, Aquarium
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1.5 miNW
19°15'32"N • 99°37'14"W
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5.5 miNW
Football, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Estadio Universitario Alberto "Chivo" Córdoba, Toluca
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3.1 miNW
19°17'23"N • 99°37'21"W
Galerías Toluca, Toluca
80 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre