Toluca

The modern and increasingly industrialized city of Toluca has managed to preserve the great cultural and artistic heritage of its area, characterized by the fertile valleys and the artistic genius of its people. Its history goes back to the matlatzincas that left their mark in the archaeological zone of Calixtlahuaca.

 

In the historic center of the city you can still breathe the colonial era, as you walk between its narrow streets and covered adobe mansions that take us to the Portals where typical sweets and music concerts fill the atmosphere. There you can see the architecture of the imposing Cathedral with Roman reminiscences, the Church of La Merced and the Parroquia la Santa Veracruz.

 

There are also the Jardín Botanico and its beautiful Cosmovitral, as well as countless museums of Art, Painting, Watercolor, Print and Popular Cultures, both in the historic center and in the Mexican Cultural Center, where the roots of the State of Mexico are treasured.

 

From the heights, the Xinantécatl or Nevado de Toluca observes the valley impassively and allows tourists to reach its crater. In the vicinity of the city you can visit the archaeological zone of Teotenango important settlement of the Matlatzinca culture.

 

Toluca has an important infrastructure of tourist services such as hotels of different categories, restaurants of diverse gastronomy; as well as the services of an International Airport, which together make the city an important business destination. Do you plan on taking a break to this city? Do not forget that Alamo Mexico offers you the best car rental service, visit our website and do not miss the offers and promotions we have for you.

1. The capital of the State of Mexico has an abundance of natural wealth, among which the Nevado de Toluca stands out; There, both visitors and practitioners of alternative sports meet for climbing, diving, or simply hiking.
2. Toluca offers magnificent museums such as the Mexican Cultural Center that brings together collections of pre-Hispanic finds and modern crafts; other spaces dedicated to the great Mexican painters such as José María Velasco, Felipe S. Gutiérrez or Luis Nishizawa.
3. Each space is magical, it is enough to mention the Cosmovitral Botanical Garden, a fabulous art nouveau building where the September 16 market was housed, converted today into the largest stained glass window in the world with three thousand square meters of multicolored crystals that house a botanical garden, whose theme tells us the antagonistic dualities of the universe and its relationship with man.
4. The Alameda, also known as "Parque Cuauhtémoc" is a space for the recreation of the inhabitants and visitors, because among the gardens with leafy trees, walkers and fountains, there is an open-air theater where cultural shows are constantly presented.
5. The heart of the Historic Center is made up of one of the oldest squares in the city, formerly called Plaza del Carmen, next to the beautiful temple of the same name. In 1910 it was reopened with the name of Plaza España.

 

But that’s not all

 

6. Meet the José María Heredia Square, José María González Arratia Square and Civic Square, beautiful corners of the city where traditional and modern architecture are combined.
7. Performs recreational activities in the Bicentenario Metepec Park.
8. Meet the Numismatic Museum.
9. Do not miss the opportunity to visit the Museum of Anthropology and History.
10. You cannot miss the opportunity to spend a family day at the Zacango Zoo.