The State of Mexico, Mexico
Tourism Information
Located in Mexico’s central region in a zone of mountains
and valleys. The state of Mexico borders the states of
Queretaro,
Hidalgo,
Morelos,
Guerrero,
Tlaxcala,
Puebla,
Michoacán and
Mexico City. Thanks to its pleasant climate,
it is one of the most visited destinations in Mexico.
Among its many magical towns, you can visit Valle de Bravo,
the ideal place to relax and enjoy recreational activities.
The town has a gorgeous lake, cobblestone streets and houses
with red tile roofs. It’s also an excellent spot to do water
sports and adventure tours. In the surrounding areas, you
can visit the Bosencheve National Park, the Monte Alto
Reserve, and 25 km (15 mi) to the north lies the Monarch
Butterfly Sanctuary, where monarch butterflies come to nest
each year from November to March. Another good place to
relax is Ixtapan de la Sal, famous for its therapeutic
thermal springs.
Among the most traditional towns are Metepec, known for its
pottery, and Tepotzotlan, where you can see beautiful
constructions such as the Ex Convento de San Francisco
Javier, one of the most representative examples of Mexican
Baroque architecture.
In Toluca, the capital, you can learn about the state’s
important history and culture as you visit the various
museums. You can also check out the Cosmovitral, one of the
largest botanical gardens in the world. About 48 km (30 mi)
southwest is the Nevado de Toluca National Park, the ideal
place for mountain bike riding and rock climbing.
The state of Mexico also has notable archaeological zones,
such as Malinalco and Teotihuacan, one of the most important
pre-Hispanic capitals of ancient Mexico.
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Aguascalientes
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Chiapas
Chihuahua
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Guanajuato
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Hidalgo
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Mexico
Michoacán
Morelos
Nayarit
Nuevo león
Oaxaca
Puebla
Queretaro
Quintana Roo
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Sinaloa
Sonora
Tabasco
Tamaulipas
Tlaxcala
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