This large industrial town is not particularly attractive. However, the Mexico Cultural Center is certainly worth a visit. The complex contains the Museum of Anthropology and History, the Museum of Popular Culture, and the Museum of Modern Art. Also of interest is the Cosmo Vitral, a botanical garden in an old market building noted for its stained-glass panels. Several Indian villages near the city of Toluca offer a wide range of handicrafts: Metepec for pottery, Tenancingo for wood and palm furniture, and Almoloya for beautifully decorated tablecloths and handmade rugs. We recommend chauffeur-driven tours to these villages because they're difficult to locate. 45 mi/75 km west of Mexico City.
