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Toluca

Like many colonial Mexican cities, Toluca’s development has created a ring of urban sprawl around what remains a very picturesque old town. The traffic problems alone can be enough to dampen the city’s appeal, but those who make time to visit will find Toluca a pleasant, if bustling, small city. It’s an enjoyable place to spend a day exploring attractive plazas, lively shopping arcades, art galleries and museums.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Cosmovitral Botanical Garden in Toluca, Mexico is surrounded by stained glass.

    Cosmovitral Jardín Botánico

    Toluca

    At the northeast end of Plaza Garibay, the stunning and unique Cosmovitral Jardín Botánico was built in 1909 as a market. The building now houses 3500 sq…

  • Museo Luis Nishizawa

    Museo Luis Nishizawa

    Toluca

    This musuem exhibits the work of modern Mexican-Japanese muralist and landscape artist Luis Nishizawa (1918–2014). Nishizawa was born in the state of…

  • Museo de Antropología e História

    Museo de Antropología e História

    Toluca

    This standout museum presents exhibits on the state’s history from prehistoric times to the 20th century, with a good collection of pre-Hispanic artifacts…

  • Museo de Culturas Populares

    Museo de Culturas Populares

    Toluca

    This museum has a wonderfully varied collection of Mexico’s traditional arts and crafts, with some astounding ‘trees of life’ from Metepec, whimsical Day…

  • Centro Cultural Mexiquense

    Centro Cultural Mexiquense

    Toluca

    This large cultural center, 4.5km west of the city center, houses three good museums (which all keep the same hours). It’s no must-see, but still a…

  • Museo Felipe Santiago Gutiérrez

    Museo Felipe Santiago Gutiérrez

    Toluca

    Dedicated to Mexican painter Felipe Santiago Gutiérrez (1824-1904), the Museo Felipe Santiago Gutiérrez is divided into eight rooms in an 18th Century…

  • Museo José María Velasco

    Museo José María Velasco

    Toluca

    This museum is dedicated to landscape painter José María Velasco (1840–1912), who helped to create a sense of Mexican identity through the country's…

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