Atotonilco el Alto, Agricultural municipality in Los Altos region, Mexico.
The town extends across 6.25 square kilometers at an elevation of 1607 meters, surrounded by fertile lands that support diverse farming activities.
The Purépecha people founded the settlement in the late 1400s before Spanish conquistador Nuño de Guzmán conquered the region in June 1530.
The name originates from Náhuatl language, meaning place of hot waters, with El Alto added to commemorate those who died in the 1920s Cristero War.
The Don Julio tequila distillery, located on Porfirio Diaz 17, offers tours showcasing the complete production process from agave cultivation to bottling.
The Taretan Water Park, operating since 1950, features natural hot springs with waters containing minerals believed to possess therapeutic properties.
Location: Atotonilco el Alto Municipality
Elevation above the sea: 1,607 m
GPS coordinates: 20.55056,-102.50417
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:51
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