Tlalnepantla

Introduction

Located in the northeastern part of the State of Mexico within the Valley of Mexico, Tlalnepantla de Baz sits just north of Mexico City. The name translates from Náhuatl as "middle land," and while it was previously known as Tlalnepantla de Galeana and Tlalnepantla de Comonfort, its current name honors Gustavo Baz Prada, a prominent politician and soldier during the Mexican Revolution.

You will find this municipality situated within the dense Region XII. The city of Tlalnepantla serves as both the municipal seat and the largest city in the area, which also includes an exclave to the west separated by Gustavo A. Madero.

What to see and do

You can explore the historical and cultural landmarks of Tlalnepantla, which include local sites such as La cerca caída and Parque Diligencias. You may also visit the Parroquia de Santa Cecilia Virgen y Mártir.

The area offers several archaeological sites for you to visit, including the Pirámide de Tenayuca, Tenayuca II, and the Zona Arqueológica Santa Cecilia Acatitlan.

Three days in Tlalnepantla

Day one, you can explore the historical significance of the region by visiting the Tlalnepantla area. You can experience local culture and history within this part of Mexico.

Day two, your journey takes you to the nearby archaeological sites. You can visit the Pirámide Tenayuca or the Zona Arqueológica Santa Cecilia to see ancient structures.

Day three, you can conclude your trip by visiting the Parroquia Santa Cecilia Virgen Mártir or exploring the site of Acatitlan.