Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Toluca

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The Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México is a public university in the State of Mexico, Mexico. It is the largest university institution in the state with over 84,500 students, with its central campus located in the state capital of Toluca. Formalised as a university under the UAEM name in 1956, the institution traces its origins back to 1828 with the foundation Instituto Literario del Estado de México, in the former state capital of Tlalpan. In 1943 the institution was augmented to become the Instituto Científico y Literario de Toluca, and thirteen years later obtaining its present name and institutional status. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 19°17'2"N, 99°40'39"W

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Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1.6 miNE
Museum
Fine Arts Museum of Toluca, Toluca
40 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...
1.7 miNE
Botanical garden with stained glass
Cosmovitral, Toluca
43 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.
0.8 miE
Football, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Estadio Nemesio Díez, Toluca
20 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.
1.7 miE
Museum, Science museum
Mumci, Toluca
44 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...
1.4 miE
Church, Historical place
Toluca Cathedral, Toluca
37 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...
1.8 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Historical place
Centro Cultural Mexiquense, Toluca
46 min walk • Centro Cultural Mexiquense is a cultural center located on the western edge of the city of Toluca in central Mexico. The center is run by the State of Mexico government through an agency called the Instituto Mexiquense de Cultura, the largest and most important of this agency, receiving about 80,000 visitors a year.
3.4 miN
Archaeological site
Calixtlahuaca, Toluca
88 min walk • Calixtlahuaca is a Postclassic period Mesoamerican archaeological site, located near the present-day city of Toluca in the State of Mexico.
5.3 miSE
City, Area
Metepec, Toluca
135 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.
4.1 miSE
19°15'32"N • 99°37'14"W
Galerías Metepec, Toluca
105 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
5.6 miSE
Hispanic colonial architecture
Pottery of Metepec, Toluca
142 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.
~550 ftNE
Football, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Estadio Universitario Alberto "Chivo" Córdoba, Toluca
3 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.