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Town and municipality in State of Mexico, Mexico
Photo: Juan Carlos Fonseca Mata, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Tepotzotlán has a long and fascinating history, having been established by the Otomi indigenous people as early as 2500 B.C. The city is in Mexico State, 40 km northeast of Mexico City. It is a popular weekend destination for residents of Mexico City, who come for the colonial charm, the shopping, and the local food.
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One of Mexico's most important history museums, and one of the largest outside Mexico City, the Museo del Virreinato tells the story of religious life and its expansion across Mexico in the colonial era. The museum is housed in the former College of San Francisco Javier and also includes the adjacent Church of San Francisco Javier. The museum is very large and will take at least a half day to explore. The museum complex in the former college includes several interior courtyards, a chapel, library, dormitories, and a dining hall and kitchen. At the back of the museum is a 3 hectare garden filled with statues and the original Salta de Agua fountain, which marked the end of an aqueduct that ran to Mexico City. The museum collection is mostly liturgical with a number of colonial-era artworks commissioned for area churches and missions.
Church of St. Peter the Apostle
Historic parish church known for its tranquility, graceful interior architecture, and its ornate doorway.
Family friendly restaurant with live music and traditional Mexican cooking. Homemade aguas frescas.
Bright, colorful Mexican ambience, family friendly with traditional Mexican cuisine.
Bright, spacious dining room in a downtown mansion. Traditional Mexican food.
Great choice for breakfast with homemade crepes, fresh fruits, and coffees. Cash only, no credit cards accepted.
Casual, moderately priced eatery with light food, pizza, pasta and drinks.
La Cobacha
Fun, popular drinking spot with a variety of natural and flavored fresh pulques. There are also several beers (both national brands and some artesanal craft beers).
Comfortable hotel on a quiet side street, beautiful garden with large swimming pool and deck area.
Upscale boutique hotel with colonial decor, ample parking, central location within 5 minute walk of Museo Virreinal. Full-service restaurant on second floor with terrace.
Bare bones economy lodging for the budget minded. Clean rooms in a central downtown location.
Clean, rustic, economical.
By bus
From Mexico city, take Metro to the Tasquena bus terminal. A Pullman de Morelos bus leaves every hour for Tepotzotlan Caseta. It's a 1-1/2 hour ride and costs M$100-180, depending on time of day.
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