It can take you up to ⌛ 50 minutes to get to Tepotzotlán, the closest magical village to CDMX! But the best of all is that you won’t need a car to get there, you can do it too by public transportation from Mexico City. Stay to know all the details and schedule your next short trip.
If you are traveling by car, you’ll be happy to know that you won’t have to spend money on toll booths. According to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation, the transfer from the CDMX is 46.200 k. m. While the estimated time, starting from the capital’s Zócalo, is 57 minutes and there are no tolls; this if you go through the urban zone.
Take into account that the arrival time depends on your departure point and time. Now, how to get to the magical town of Tepotzotlán by public transportation? There are different ways to do it, but here is a route that starts at the Zócalo in Mexico City.
🚇Abord the Zócalo/Tenochtitlán Metro station in the direction of Cuatro Caminos.
🚇After 12 stops, get off at Cuatro Caminos station and exit the Metro.
🚶🏽Walk to public transportation and get on the bus that says Cuatro Caminos-Palomas and get off at Puente Peatonal Autopista México-Querétaro.
🚌At that point, get on the transport that says Tlanepantla-Zumpango and get off at Hotel City Express Tepotzotlán.
🚶🏽Walk about 20 minutes in the direction of Tepotzotlán downtown.
What to do in Tepotzotlán, the magical town closest to CDMX
You should know that there are many tourist attractions in this town. One of the most emblematic sites is the Museo Nacional del Virreinato, which was built by Jesuits.
You will find around 15,000 pieces from the viceregal era and learn about its history. The access cost is 💵 $90 and is located at 📍 Plaza Hidalgo 99, Barrio San Martín Tepotzotlán, Estado de México. Service hours are 🕒 Times: Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 am to 4:45 pm.
If you’ve made it this far, be sure to visit the Arcos del Sitio or Acueducto Xalpa. It is an eighteenth-century building that crosses a ravine. Ideal for taking pictures and contemplating the scenery. Remember that the ticket is 💵 $40 for adults and $10 for children and people with INAPAM. This link will drop you off at the exact location.
If what you want is to spend a day with us outdoors do not hesitate to visit La Concepción Dam. This place offers beautiful scenery where you can eat, ride a bike and even give a motorboat ride. There is no admission fee.
Now that you know a little bit more about Tepotzotlán, get ready to check off your list of mexico’s magical towns.