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Texcoco
Mexico City
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"A lovely colonial town where you can discover pre-hispanic ruins, colonial churches, and great food. Visit El Pika for the best barbacoa in a one-of-a-kind, fair-like setting."
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Travel 45 minutes outside Mexico City to arrive in Texcoco. It holds historical significance, especially its Lake Texcoco, where an Aztec City one stood circa the Pre-Hispanic Era. The city you see now was founded by the Nahuatl-speaking tribe groups. It feels a lot more authentically local and is not as built-up as Mexico City. You feel totally transported. Things to see and do include the hike to the Texcotzingo ruins, a visit to the bright Catedral de Texcoco, Molino de Flores National Park, and indulging in traditional barbacoa.
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