South of Toluca, about seven or eight kilometers from the mexiquense capital, charming community of Metepec is. The town's name in Nahuatl means "on the hill of the maguey". It is a typical town of the State of Mexico, with the projection, colors, smells and flavors of Old Mexico, which is presented, for example, tapes Emilio the Indian Fernandez. And on the highway leading from Mexico City to Toluca, signs appear to reach this site without having to pass through the capital of this entity in the country.Metepec is a pottery town par excellence. Visitors to this magnificent mexiquense people are usually amazed by the works of art made by master potters of the place. Just stroll through picturesque neighborhoods of Santa Cruz, San Mateo, San Miguel, Coaxustenco and Santiaguito, in some of the many craft shops are located there, to find antojables parts: suns and moons, skulls, candlesticks, sacred images, crowns to celebrate Advent and many others. Moreover, Metepec has always had a great significance for the indigenous communities that inhabit the region. Such is the case of Otomi Matlatzinca and ethnicities. In fact, in Metepec matlatzinca language is named Nepinta-Tuhi, which means "the place of the inhabitants of the land of corn."Instead, the Otomi appoint as Ntaguada Metepec.

Tourists looking for the most attractive of Metepec, should not miss the old Franciscan monastery which stands on this site. While the temple and its facade not retain much of the sixteenth century by several modifications along the time-, together with the atrium, they form an architectural group of great interest. It has been determined that pre-dates 1569, the Franciscans built in Metepec a convent dedicated to San Juan Bautista. Inside the church, stands a representation of the same saint and an ancient painting where souls are rescued by San Nicolas de Tolentino and the Virgin Mary are represented. It should be noted the beauty of wooden railing of the choir, the ogee arches and wall paintings preserved this small but admirable convent. On the other hand, in the vicinity of Metepec there are very pleasant places and ideal for making picnics and days field, as well as, delicious taverns to taste the most typical snacks of the place.

Departing from Mexico City, follow Avenida Constituyentes right at the intersection with Avenida Reforma and then continue on the road the Marquesa, Highway 15 leading to Toluca and finally Highway 55 up to Metepec. Relevant information about Metepec Pueblo Magico As part of the US invasion occurred in 1847, the invading troops seized the city of Toluca. As a result, the State of Mexico authorities moved to Metepec. So that even if one was for a short period of 1848, Metepec was the capital of the State of Mexico. Activities in Metepec Pueblo Magico Other monuments of great attraction found in the town of Metepec and we recommend know, They are, for example, the chapel of the Immaculate Conception building located in San Miguel Totocuitlapilco- and the Temple of San Sebastian in the homónimo- people. Both buildings share the fact that they were built in the sixteenth century. In contrast, buildings Metepec dating from the seventeenth century are the Church of St. Bartholomew in the town of San Bartolome Tlaltelulco and the chapel of St. Nicholas and the church San Miguel in the said town of San Miguel Totocuitlapilco. As regards eighteenth century buildings that can be visited in this town mexiquense, highlight the chapel of the Virgin of Guadalupe, in the community of San Gaspar Tlahuelilpan, chapel San Sebastian, in the eponymous town, and the beautiful church of St. Mary Magdalene in the village of Santa Maria Ocotitlán. It is advisable to go Metepec and communities that make up their municipality, to soak up its inexhaustible traditions, historical references and tourist treasures.