Metepec

Toluca
Metepec
Browse the many stalls of artisanal handicrafts, try delicious homemade Mexican cuisine and visit some of the impressive colonial churches.

Metepec is a charming town with an alluring historic center full of cafés and artisanal stores. It is known for its array of markets selling handicrafts, including the town’s emblematic Tree of Life model. Glimpse the fascinating local culture as you stroll through the town center.

The Church of Calvary is among the highlights of this quaint region. Clamber up the outdoor stairway that zigzags above a pleasant hilly lawn. Enjoy the excellent view of the historic center from the vantage point of the chapel entrance. Enter through the main portal and admire the oil paintings flanking the walls of the small nave.

Gaze up at the grand yellow façade of the San Juan Bautista Church. It is of Baroque concave design. Search the inside for works of art along the walls, vaults, arches and columns.

Browse nearly 100 permanent stalls displaying artisanal treasures in the Centro de Exposición y Venta Artesanal. See the iconic Tree of Life clay sculptures, colorful models depicting biblical passages. Chat with local vendors and negotiate prices for some of these handmade crafts.

Wander along the cobbled alleys of the town center and purchase artisanal furniture and home decorations. Enjoy meals of typical Mexican cuisine at family-run restaurants. You can sit outside year-round, due to the pleasant climate. The dry season runs from November through March, while the region is fairly wet from June to September.

Note that the Nahuatl name of the town translates to Hill of the Agave Plants. Metepec is in the southeastern outskirts of Toluca in central Mexico. Fly to the Mexico City International Airport and drive west for 1 to 2 hours to get here. The nation’s capital is about 45 miles (70 kilometers) away, while the charming town of Tepotzotlán is just a little farther. Ride a bus to Metepec’s Juarez Terminal or take a taxi from downtown Toluca.

Metepec is a quaint town full of colonial architecture, with streets of bright façades and enchanting churches.


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Villas los Sauces Metepec
Villas los Sauces Metepec
2.5 out of 5
Prol. Tecnológico Nte. La Piedad, Toluca, MEX
The price is NT$1,140 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
NT$1,140
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this hotel in Toluca. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Plaza Sendero Toluca and Town Square Metepec ...
5.8/10 (9 reviews)
"La propiedad está muy bien ubicada, sin embargo se ve que es una construcción vieja dado que está muy deteriorada. Las condiciones dentro de la habitación no valen lo que cobran a través de la aplicación. Colchones sumidos y paredes con grietas y yeso saliente."

Reviewed on 2022/12/10

Villas los Sauces Metepec
Best Western Plus Metepec & Suites
Best Western Plus Metepec & Suites
3.5 out of 5
Vialidad Solidaridad Las Torres 638, Ote San Jeronimo Chicahualco Metepec, Toluca, MEX
The price is NT$1,229 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
NT$1,229
per night
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Toluca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Galerias Metepec Shopping Center ...
6.6/10 (319 reviews)
"No view. No room service"

Reviewed on 2024/2/16

Best Western Plus Metepec & Suites
Suites Inn La Muralla Metepec
Suites Inn La Muralla Metepec
3.5 out of 5
Carr Toluca Ixtapan No 567, Col La Magdalena Ocotitlan, Toluca, MEX
Fully refundable
The price is NT$2,652 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
NT$2,652
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Toluca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (248 reviews)
"All staffs are very kind, but no Micro-oven and No Refrigerator in the room.."

Reviewed on 2024/2/27

Suites Inn La Muralla Metepec
Holiday Inn Express Toluca Galerias Metepec, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Toluca Galerias Metepec, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
Blvd. Toluca Metepec 267 Norte, Col. La Michoacana-Metepec, Toluca, MEX
The price is NT$2,782 per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
NT$2,782
per night
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Toluca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (530 reviews)
"Needs a refrigerator Nice room , nice bed Breakfast just okay"

Reviewed on 2023/12/9

Holiday Inn Express Toluca Galerias Metepec, an IHG Hotel
Biohotel Metepec
Biohotel Metepec
3 out of 5
5 de Mayo No. 109, Barrio del Espiritu Santo, Metepec, Toluca, MEX
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Toluca. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Galerias Metepec Shopping Center ...
7.8/10 Good! (84 reviews)
Hotel in main square
"Friendly staff. Convenient location."

Reviewed on 2020/10/1

Biohotel Metepec
Hotel San Jeronimo Inn
Hotel San Jeronimo Inn
2.5 out of 5
Av las Torres 200, Metepec, Toluca, MEX
Stay at this hotel in Toluca. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Popular attractions San Carlos Golf Club and Town Square Metepec are located nearby. ...
5.6/10 (66 reviews)
Buen hotel
"Muy bueno, tranquilo limpió."

Reviewed on 2020/3/16

Hotel San Jeronimo Inn
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