Jiquipilco

​Jiquipilco, a word of Otomi origin, means “Place of Bags or Saddlebags,” and is one of the few municipalities in the State of Mexico that has a dual ethnic identity (Otomi-Mazahua).It is the main producer of pulque (agave-based alcoholic beverage) in the state, as pulque has been consumed there for over 150 years, being part of the local diet since the 19th century.

This municipality boasts 200 years of history, and in the 16th century, Franciscan friars built the San Juan Jiquipilco parish church by order of Pope Clement VIII.

In front of this architectural landmark is the main plaza, featuring the bicentennial gazebo on one side and arcaded porticoes on the other. The three-story town hall, adorned with pink stone, is also a prominent feature.

The Sanctuary of the Lord of the Hill is also located here. Since its founding, it has remained a place of worship for the Mazahua people, who still climb the hill each May 3rd to pray for rain for their crops.

Iconic sites:

•Church of San Juan Jiquipilco

•Sanctuary of the Lord of the Hill

•Loreto Chapel

Natural attractions:

•Cerro de la Bufa (Hill of the Bufa)

•Jabalí Dam

•Green Dam