Huehuetoca Municipality

Huehuetoca is a municipality in the State of Mexico covering approximately 162 square kilometers with borders shared by several neighboring towns. The territory connects different zones within the broader metropolitan region.

The area originated from Chichimeca migrations led by Mixcóatl around 528 CE and later fell under control of various Mesoamerican peoples. This layered past shaped the cultural character of the region.

The name comes from Nahuatl, with huehue meaning old or ancient, and this linguistic heritage shapes how locals understand their community's roots. The indigenous past remains woven into the identity of the area today.

The municipality connects to major urban centers through the Mexico City-Nuevo Laredo railway line and maintains regular bus connections to neighboring towns. This transportation network makes it easy to explore surrounding areas or commute between communities.

In the 1600s this area played a key role in one of the first major drainage projects of Mexico Valley, engineered by Enrico Martínez. This ambitious undertaking, which unfolded over 200 years, permanently reshaped the region's water landscape.

Location: State of Mexico

Capital city: Huehuetoca

Elevation above the sea: 2,250 m

Website: http://huehuetoca.gob.mx

GPS coordinates: 19.82000,-99.25833

Latest update: December 13, 2025 03:50