Mexico State

Few people realize that Mexico the country is named for the people excluded from colonial San Juan Tenochtitlan. These were the ancient Mexica people. Their territory, beyond the tiny colonial capital, was named "Mexico" and it's a fascinating place that still suffers from that mix of being too close and too far away from the capital. But it's a land of many magical and enchanted small towns, endless landscapes, and places that are still immersed in mystery, legend, and folklore. As Mexico City getaways go, it's loaded with options. But it's also got full-blown vacation destinations, a stellar capital closer than ever by train, and plenty of discoveries.

Official Website: www.experiencia.edomex.gob.mx

Must-visit destinations

Mercado Aculco

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The number one place in Aculco for home cooked meals, arts, crafts, produce, and more!

San Jerónimo Aculco

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The remarkable old parish church at the center of Aculco

Señor De Nenthe Chapel

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The mysterious and surprisingly modern second chapel in Aculco.

Activities

Temporada de Avistamiento de Luciérnagas

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Disfruta de junio a agosto, en ecoparques del Valle de los Volcanes, de un espectáculo de la naturaleza: el avistamiento de luciérnagas.

Events

Feria Nacional del Burro Otumba 2025, Estado de México

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The biggest festival all year in Otumba includes music, food, antique buses (?), parades, and of course, donkeys. What more could you ask for?

Festival Cultural Ambaró, Estado de México

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uno de los eventos culturales más importantes de la región. Su nombre, Ambaró, evoca un profundo respeto por las raíces culturales e históricas del municipio, que, durante seis días, se convertirá en el epicentro de una serie de actividades artísticas, culturales y recreativas.

Festival Internacional de las Luciérnagas

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Música, cine, carreras deportivas, talleres y más son las actividades que disfrutarán visitantes al Festival Internacional de las Luciérnagas. La edición 2025 tiene como país invitado a Japón y de Estado a Tlaxcala.

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