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Where is Toluca, Mexico

Written and Fact-checked by Whereig Web Team | Updated On: February 08, 2026 12:41 PM ET

Toluca is a city in central Mexico and the capital of the State of Mexico. It is located in the southwestern part of the country, approximately 63 kilometers (39 miles) west-southwest of Mexico City, the country's capital. Toluca is an important industrial, cultural, and economic center in Mexico.

Facts about Toluca, Mexico

Country	Mexico
State	State of Mexico (Estado de México)
Region	Central Mexico (Toluca Valley)
Municipal Seat	Toluca de Lerdo
Named After	Náhuatl word "Tōllohcān" (place of the god Tolo)
Established	Pre-Hispanic settlement; Spanish refounding in 1522
Municipality Status	1826
Coordinates	19.2826° N, 99.6557° W
Total Area	452 sq km
Land Area	452 sq km
Water Area	Minimal
Population (2020)	910,608
Population Rank	Capital and one of the largest cities in the State of Mexico
Major City	Toluca
Main Industries	Manufacturing, Automotive, Food Processing, Commerce
Major Airport	Toluca International Airport (TLC)
Time Zone	Central Time (UTC-06:00)
Known For	State capital, automotive industry, high elevation, Nevado de Toluca nearby
Website	https://www.toluca.gob.mx

Top Attractions in Toluca, Mexico

Cosmovitral Botanical Garden - iconic glass structure with botanical displays
Catedral de San José de Toluca - neoclassical cathedral in the city center
Plaza de los Mártires - main square surrounded by government buildings
Museo de Bellas Artes de Toluca - fine arts museum in a former convent
Portales de Toluca - historic arcades with shops and cafés
Nevado de Toluca National Park - nearby volcanic park with hiking and crater lakes
Museo Torres Bicentenario - modern museum and observation towers
Jardín Botánico Cosmovitral Exterior - outdoor garden areas around the Cosmovitral
Museo de la Acuarela - museum dedicated to watercolor art
Parque Metropolitano Bicentenario - large park for recreation and events

Distance from Toluca to Other Mexican Cities

Toluca to Mexico City - 65 km (40 miles)
Toluca to Metepec - 8 km (5 miles)
Toluca to Cuernavaca - 95 km (59 miles)
Toluca to Puebla - 135 km (84 miles)
Toluca to Pachuca - 150 km (93 miles)
Toluca to Querétaro - 205 km (127 miles)
Toluca to Morelia - 215 km (134 miles)
Toluca to San Juan del Río - 195 km (121 miles)
Toluca to Guadalajara - 460 km (286 miles)
Toluca to León - 350 km (217 miles)
Toluca to Veracruz - 420 km (261 miles)
Toluca to Oaxaca City - 470 km (292 miles)

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