Tenango del Valle

#441 among destinations in Mexico

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The municipality of Tenango del Valle is located in the southern portion of the Valley of Toluca in Mexico State, about 72 km southwest of Mexico City and 25 km south of Toluca. The municipal seat is the city of Tenango de Arista. While the seat is officially named Tenango de Arista, it is more commonly referred to as Tenango del Valle, as this was the original name of the town. Tenango del Valle is best known as the site of the Teotenango archeological site, which was a walled city inhabited from about 900 C.E. to 1550 C.E. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 19°6'31"N, 99°35'29"W

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Tenango del Valle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Teotenango, Calimaya.

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Museum, Archaeological museum
Teotenango
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Mexico, Teotenango stands as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of the nation. This ancient archaeological site, now functioning as a museum, offers a profound glimpse into the lives of the Matlatzinca people, who thrived in this region...
4 miNW
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Calimaya
103 min walk • Calimaya is a town and municipality located just south of Toluca, the capital of the State of Mexico in central Mexico. The settlement was probably established around 800 BCE, when the city of Teotenango was in existence.