Toluca: Museums, Exhibitions & Discounts

Toluca, officially known as Toluca de Lerdo, is the capital city of the State of Mexico. Located in the Valley of Toluca at an altitude of around 2,680 meters above sea level, it is one of the highest major cities in Mexico.

The city has a rich cultural heritage that reflects both its pre-Hispanic origins and colonial past. Founded by the Matlatzinca people before being conquered by the Aztecs and later the Spanish, Toluca has developed into an important industrial and cultural center. The city is known for its traditional crafts, particularly its chorizo sausages, and features several notable cultural institutions.

The city center maintains its colonial architecture, with the Cosmovitral-Jardín Botánico, a stunning botanical garden housed in an Art Nouveau structure with impressive stained glass, serving as one of its most distinctive cultural landmarks. The Los Portales, a series of colonial-era archways in the historic center, represents another significant architectural feature that helps preserve the city's historical character.