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KNOWN FOR ITS DONKEY FAIR

Otumba has a rich historical legacy. In the pre-Hispanic era, it was the lordship of Acolhuacan and the site of the decisive Battle of Otumba in 1520, fought between the Mexicas and Hernán Cortés.  During the colonial period, it was home to a viceroy's retreat.

The picturesque town features a pleasant main square with its characteristic kiosk and portals surrounded by interesting buildings.

Otumba also has a tradition of craftsmanship. Here you will find pieces of fine and elegant woodwork, as well as objects made from obsidian, onyx, and glass.

Otumba is recognized as the “cradle of the donkey” in Mexico, as it is home to Burrolandia, a sanctuary dedicated to the protection of this endangered species. Every May, it hosts the National Donkey Fair, which has become one of the country's most fun and well-known festivities. 

Se ubica en el extremo oriente del Estado de México, a hora y media de la Ciudad de México y a media hora de Teotihuacán.

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What to See in Otumba

Tourist Attractions in Otumba

Parroquia de San Juan Evangelista 

This temple dates back to the 16th century and is considered part of the Cultural Heritage of the State of Mexico.

Templo y Ex Convento de San Nicolás de Bari

It stands out for being so small and for its façade, which dates back to 1675 and shows delicate stonework that breaks with the austerity of Franciscan constructions. You can visit the cloister and the cells where you can touch the beams and must stoop to enter the rooms. In the open chapel, there is a stone baptismal font from 1570, and inside, there are engravings and paintings from 1797.  The atrium has a carved stone cross, approximately 4 meters high.  

Inside, one can see a clear syncretism of Otomí and Spanish culture.

Parroquia de la Purísima Concepción (Parish)

It is built on a pre-Hispanic platform where the Franciscans erected a temple and convent in the 16th century, of which only the monastery's gatehouse remains today. In the old cloister, you can still see the remains of simple architecture and murals. The temple is Plateresque in style and has an access arch framed by slender columns ascending among vegetal and floral motifs. Inside, there is a monumental work by the painter Gonzalo Carrasco.

House of the Viceroys (Casa de los Virreyes)

A 16th-century building that served as a residence for viceroys and distinguished visitors, now housing a Viceregal Museum displaying photographs and pieces from the colonial era. It includes an interesting shop where you can find collections and various crafts.

Regional Museum House of Culture Gonzalo Carrasco

This 19th-century house belonged to the family of Gonzalo Carrasco Espinosa, a famous Jesuit priest and painter. It has ten rooms exhibiting photographs and various everyday objects explaining the town's economic, political, and social life over time, including a collection of old coins dating from 1863 to 1925. There is also a space dedicated to the works of the artist, a student of the famous landscape painter José María Velasco.

Railroad Museum

Located in the old station from the Porfirian era when trains transported pulque produced by the region's haciendas. It currently has a room for temporary exhibitions and six permanent ones that tell the story of the station's construction and operation. Open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 to 16:00 hrs.

Burrolandia

The first donkey sanctuary in America, as the species is endangered. There are guided tours where you can meet the donkeys and learn about their origin, diet, and more. A pulque workshop is also offered. Open Monday to Sunday from 9:00 to 18:00 hrs.

Father Tembleque Aqueduct

An impressive hydraulic engineering work dating from the 16th century. Named after the Franciscan friar Francisco de Tembleque, who supervised its construction. The aqueduct stretches approximately 48 km and comprises a series of arches and elevated channels extending across the landscape. 

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What to Do in Otumba

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Must-Do Experiences in Otumba

Visit Old Haciendas

The surroundings are dotted with old haciendas, such as Cuauhtenco, El Mayorazgo, and Xochihuacán.

Visit Teotihuacán

One of the most enigmatic and fascinating sites in the country, with its famous constructions of the Pyramid of the Moon and the Pyramid of the Sun.

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Spend Time with a Donkey

Visit Burrolandia to brush and clean a cute donkey, or even feed it.

Must visit destinations in Estado de México

Ixtapan de la Sal

Malinalco

Teotihuacán

Tepotzotlán

Valle de Bravo

Villa del Carbón

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