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Things to see in Toluca (Mexico): 14 places and when to go
Toluca is a major city in Mexico with around 1,531,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly Nature (5), Museums and art (5), Food and drink (2). The best known are Nevado de Toluca and Otomí Ceremonial Center. The best time to come is November to April; also possible: May to August and October. In June there are 13 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 50. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Mexico · 19.3323, -99.6719
- Population
- About 1,531,000
- Places
- 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (5) · Museums and art (5) · Food and drink (2) · Wildlife (2) · History (1) · With kids (1)
- Best time
- November to April.
- Also possible
- May to August and October.
- Nearest airport
- MEX Mexico City, 64 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Nevado de Toluca, at 4,690 m.
What to see in Toluca
The places in and around Toluca, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Nevado de TolucaStratovolcano located in central Mexico26 km
- Otomí Ceremonial CenterHistory27 km
- El DepositoBrewery10 km
- Fish Spa Acuario FantasiaWith kids · Wildlife4.6 km
- IssaiBrewery11 km
- La BufaSummit36 km
- Monte AltoVolcano49 km
- Museo Arqueológico Dr. Román Piña ChanMuseum26 km
- Museo de Ciencias NaturalesMuseum5.6 km
- Museo de la EstampaMuseum4.9 km
- Museo Dr. José María Luis MoraMuseum23 km
- Museo Universitario "Leopoldo Flores"Museum5.1 km
- NVolcano31 km
- Otomi Mexica Park of the State of MexicoProtected area23 km
When to go to Toluca
The best time to visit Toluca is November to April; also possible: May to August and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time10:57
- FebBest time11:22
- MarBest time11:52
- AprBest time12:27
- MayPossible12:55
- JunPossible13:10
- JulPossible13:04
- AugPossible12:39
- SepBetter not12:06
- OctPossible11:33
- NovBest time11:04
- DecBest time10:50
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 50. In January, 14 of the 14 places are at their best.
When to go to Mexico in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Toluca
The nearest main airport is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX, Mexico City), 64 km as the crow flies. How to get around Mexico (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Mexico City125 places58 km
- Cuernavaca15 places64 km
- Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl22 places68 km
- Pachuca7 places136 km
- San Jose de la Laja5 places148 km
- Tlaxcala14 places151 km
And all of Mexico, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Toluca?
The best known: Nevado de Toluca, Otomí Ceremonial Center. In all, 14 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Toluca?
November to April; also possible: May to August and October. In June there are 13 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 50.
How do you get to Toluca?
The nearest main airport is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), 64 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Toluca as the destination and these 14 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
- MexicoBefore travelling to Mexico: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: a passport is enough, with validity covering your stay.
- Nature266 places for nature in Mexico, from Chichen Itza to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: November to April. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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