Toluca, 66km (41 miles) from the capital, lies in a valley dominated by the snow-capped Nevado de Toluca, an extinct volcano (its two craters are known as the Sun and the Moon). As well as a fine market, the town has several interesting museums in its Cultural Center, dedicated to archaeology, folk and modern art. Nearby are the Indian villages of Tenancingo, Metepec and Chiconcuac. About 8km (5 miles) north of Toluca is Calixtlahuaca, an Aztec site of archaeological interest where a circular pyramid is dedicated to the god of wind. The spa town of Ixtapan de la Sal, 80km (50 miles) from Toluca, has excellent hot springs and spa facilities. Valle de Bravo, 70km (44 miles) southwest of Toluca, is a resort town at an elevation of 1869m (6135ft), set amid pines on a large lake.

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