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Colonia Azteca

Colonia Azteca is a town in Tenango del Valle district, State of Mexico, Mexico of about 1,619 people. Within 50 km by road there are 73 places to visit: 11 museums, 26 forts & heritage and 5 churches. The must-see places are Nevado de Toluca, Pico del Fraile and Parque Ecológico y Recreativo de Tenancingo, Malinalco y Zumpahuacán.

19.0781° N, 99.6542° WPop. 1,619

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Within 30 km67 places
Within 50 km73
Must-see197
Notable51
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Colonia Azteca

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:33 pm

122 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Colonia Azteca
  2. Cuescontepecviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Parque Ecológico y Recreativo de Tenancingo, Malinalco y Zumpahuacánchurch · 30 min
  4. Archeological Site of Malinalcoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Galería De Arte Absentachurch · 30 min
  6. Nevado de Tolucaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Colonia Azteca
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Colonia Azteca?

Nevado de Toluca (viewpoint, about 14 km), Pico del Fraile (viewpoint, about 15 km), Parque Ecológico y Recreativo de Tenancingo, Malinalco y Zumpahuacán (church, about 24 km), Cuescontepec (viewpoint, about 5 km), El Zacatonal (viewpoint, about 5 km), Galería De Arte Absenta (church, about 26 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Colonia Azteca?

73 places on Spotwander: 11 museums, 26 forts & heritage, 5 churches, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 parks.

Which is the nearest museum to Colonia Azteca?

Dr. Román Piña Chan Archeological Museum, about 9 km by road; Museo del Barro (25 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Colonia Azteca?

Teotenango, about 9 km by road; Campana UMB (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Colonia Azteca?

Start in Colonia Azteca, visit Cuescontepec, then Parque Ecológico y Recreativo de Tenancingo, Malinalco y Zumpahuacán, then Archeological Site of Malinalco, then Galería De Arte Absenta, then Nevado de Toluca, and drive back — about 122 km by road in all.