Toluca, meaning “the place where Tollo, the god, lives,” is the capital and the fifth-largest city of the State of Mexico in Mexico. Founded in 1530, it is one of the well-known cities in Mexico. Toluca is one of the important industrial cities in Mexico, with industries mainly focusing on textiles, leather production, brewing, and food processing, as well as a developed handicraft industry.

As the capital of the State of Mexico, Toluca boasts several very important museums, second only to Mexico City in the number of museums. These include art museums, natural science museums, printing museums, watercolor art museums, coin museums, archaeological site museums, and the Modro Science and Industry Museum. Toluca Volcano National Park is a must-see attraction in Toluca, located in the southwest of the city. It is managed by the State of Mexico and was established on January 25, 1936, covering an area of 468 square kilometers. The park offers beautiful natural scenery and a variety of recreational activities for visitors, such as hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and skiing.

Toluca

Reasons to visit: The capital of the State of Mexico

Continent: North America

Country: Mexico

State: State of Mexico

City: Toluca