Metepec, Toluca

Name: Metepec
Address: Toluca, Mexico

#9 among attractions in Toluca

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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. The name Metepec comes from Náhuatl meaning hill of the maguey plants. However, it is also known in the Matlatzinca language as "Nepinta-Tuhi" meaning 'people of corn land' and in the Otomi language as "Ntaguada". ()

Alternative names: Founded: 1526 (498 years ago)Coordinates: 19°15'4"N, 99°36'17"W

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

4.5 miNW
Museum
Fine Arts Museum of Toluca, Toluca
115 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Toluca, Mexico, the Fine Arts Museum of Toluca is a cultural gem that beckons art enthusiasts and history buffs alike. This museum, housed in a majestic neoclassical building, offers a deep dive into the artistic heritage of the region, as well...
4.3 miNW
Botanical garden with stained glass
Cosmovitral, Toluca
111 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Toluca, Mexico, lies a mesmerizing spectacle of art and nature known as Cosmovitral. This breathtaking botanical garden is housed within a stunning stained glass structure that was once a bustling market.
4.7 miNW
Football, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Estadio Nemesio Díez, Toluca
121 min walk • Estadio Nemesio Díez, a historic sports venue, stands proudly in the bustling city of Toluca, Mexico. Originally opened in 1954, it is one of the oldest football stadiums in the country and has been a site of numerous significant matches and events.
4.1 miNW
Museum, Science museum
Mumci, Toluca
105 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Toluca, Mexico, the Museo Universitario de Ciencia y Arte (MUMCI) stands as a beacon of culture and education. This contemporary museum, dedicated to the promotion of science and art, offers a unique experience that blends learning with...
4.4 miNW
Church, Historical place
Toluca Cathedral, Toluca
113 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Toluca, Mexico, the Toluca Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Saint Joseph, stands as a testament to the city's rich religious heritage and architectural grandeur. This majestic church, with its gothic-style façades and towering...
3.8 miNE
Valley, Nature
Toluca Valley, Toluca
98 min walk • The Toluca Valley is a valley in central Mexico, just west of the Valley of Mexico, the old name was Matlatzinco. The valley runs north–south for about 35 km, surrounded by mountains, the most imposing of which is the Nevado de Toluca Volcano. It is one of the highest valleys in Mexico and for this reason has a relatively cold climate.
4.4 miSW
Zoo, Aquarium
Zoológico de Zacango, Toluca
112 min walk • Zacango Zoo is located in Mexico. It has more than 180 different species from all over the world, of which 80 are endangered.
1.2 miNW
19°15'32"N • 99°37'14"W
Galerías Metepec, Toluca
30 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~1670 ftE
Hispanic colonial architecture
Pottery of Metepec, Toluca
9 min walk • 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.
5.2 miNW
Football, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Estadio Universitario Alberto "Chivo" Córdoba, Toluca
134 min walk • Estadio Universitario Alberto "Chivo" Córdoba is a multi-use stadium in Toluca, Mexico on the campus of the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México. The stadium seats 32,000 and is used mostly for football matches.
2.9 miNW
19°17'23"N • 99°37'21"W
Galerías Toluca, Toluca
75 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre