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Tepotzotlán

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Tepotzotlán destination photograph: Templo de San Francisco Javier (Tepotzotlán, Estado de México), detalle.jpg
Juan Carlos Fonseca Mata · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original photo and creditsDisplayed crop; open the original to see the complete photograph.

A first look at Tepotzotlán

Tepotzotlán has a long and fascinating history, having been established by the Otomi indigenous people as early as 2500 B.C. The city is in Mexico State, 40 km northeast of Mexico City. It is a popular weekend destination for residents of Mexico City, who come for the colonial charm, the shopping, and the local food.

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