Location: Metepec
Top Things to do in Metepec
Top 10 Things to do in Metepec, Mexico
Metepec (Spanish: (help·info)) is a city and 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 (8,645 ft) above sea level. The centre of Mexico City lies some 50 km further to the east. 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".
Restaurants in Metepec
1. Ex Convento Franciscano San Juan Bautista
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
2. Cosmovitral Jardin Botanico
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4.5 based on 645 reviews
Reviewed By Erika S - Montezuma, Costa Rica
For just $10MX you can gain access to an oasis in the industrial city of Toluca. A massive stained glass artwork depicting the struggle between dark and light within humankind wraps around the entire building, which is a repurposed market space. Visit late in the afternoon, from 4-6, to appreciate the long golden rays of sunset beaming through the stained glass. The Gardens are also well-maintained and very refreshing after being in a city. There is a big herb garden which I particularly enjoyed touching and smelling. Highly, highly recommend taking an hour to visit.
3. Ruins of Teotenango
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4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By Oaxacaculture - Graham, North Carolina
Quiet, ethereal wonderland of ancient ruins. The hike up to the top is nearly vertical so take your time. Great expanse of vista of Tenango and Toluca valley below. Serene, meditative. Go in late afternoon or early morning to avoid the heat. Use a walking stick. The steps are steep, like most Mesoamerican pyramids.
4. Bright Xcape
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5 based on 19 reviews
Can you escape in less than 60 minutes ? Experience a new form of entertainment. Enters a completely different reality, discover the secrets of each of our room and escape before it's too late.
5. Catedral de Toluca
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4.5 based on 153 reviews
Reviewed By Yves D - Montreal, Quebec, Canada
19°17'30.71"N 99°39'26.37"W
I always visit the cathedrals whenever possible. Especially in Mexico. So much history is attached to them.
I also visit them for their richness. And the San Jose de Toluca Catedral (San Jose de Nazareth) is a very good example of this. Wood, gold and stained glass abound.
Both exterior and interior are magnificent. And it feels special to walk in it.
See the photos
6. Zoologico de Zacango
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4.5 based on 136 reviews
Reviewed By pelawo - Toluca, Mexico
Located on the outskirts of Toluca. You can reach there by taking the bus on a road in Toluca center called Literario. Takes you straight to the zoo. Its quiet with lots of animals to see and with lots of beautiful trees. Lovely place for the day out.
7. Museo Del Barro
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4 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By LePapito - France
Museo del Barro in Metepec, is located two blocks behind the old franciscan convent and the chuch of Saint John the baptist. It is a small place with not much museography but on the lower floor there is what they say is the largest terracotta sauce pan in the world (claimed to be in Guiness book) and an impressive 3 sides arbol de vida ; on the upper floor there is a very nice collection of terracotta masterpieces , especially a few astonishing "Arbol de vida" by mexican artists and some painted jars, plates..
The entrance was free and we were showed around by a very kind local policeman who switched on the light for us.
while Metepec as a town is not really attractive , we had a good time there with the visit of the museum, the monday market and the many shops selling terracotta pieces and especially ARBOLES DE VIDA
8. Mercado de Artesanias de Metepec
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4 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By johntpt - Toluca, Mexico
We have been coming here for 20 years, buying things our home, presents for family and friends in the USA, and also bringing foreign visitors. The variety of products is stunning, and lower prices would be hard to find anywhere else in Central Mexico. For example, we just bought a new water jug base for 220 pesos. I have seen similar models in more upscale shops in Toluca for 400-500 pesos, and in more formal stores for even more.
9. Los Portales de Toluca
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4 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By Globetrottersince97 - Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), India
Parking is a challenge so park somewhere nearby then walk. Plan for a few hours and do not bother to carry food. Sample the eateries roam around see the shops and sample the food, drinks and the band and also the art.
10. Plaza Juarez
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4 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Craig T - San Rafael, California
Between it's giant ceramic mermaid and lovely Fountain, this is a great place to hang out. I just loved people watching here. We were pretty much the only foreigners in Metepec, as far as I could figure out, and it's one of the nicest Magic Towns in Mexico.
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