Huixquilucan

Huixquilucan is an administrative locality in the State of Mexico situated at roughly 2,712 meters (8,900 feet) in elevation. From this vantage point, visitors can see surrounding mountain formations including Iztaccíhuatl and Nevado de Toluca.

Jesuit missionaries established a school for indigenous languages in San Antonio Huixquilucan during the 1580s. This institution helped bridge communication between the church and native populations during the colonial period.

The name comes from Nahuatl and refers to edible thistles that once grew abundantly in this area. This connection between indigenous language and local plants shows how the landscape shaped the identity of the settlement.

The locality has reliable infrastructure with nearly complete electricity and water service coverage throughout homes. Visitors will find modern utilities and stable access to basic services during their stay.

The settlement sits in a mountain region positioned between two major volcanoes with distinctive high-altitude climate. This geographic setting creates conditions unlike many other areas in central Mexico.

Location: Huixquilucan de Degollado

Elevation above the sea: 2,712 m

GPS coordinates: 19.36111,-99.35083

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:46