Experience
Hacienda San Andres

WHY HACIENDA SAN ANDRES IS CONSIDERED A PUEBLO MAGICO?

Just an hour away from the hustle and bustle of Mexico City, is Hacienda San Andrés, located in Ayapango, in the State of Mexico. Ayapango derives from ayáhuitl, "mist"; pan, "above," and co, "place," whose meaning is "place of mists in the heights."Agriculture and livestock are features more of an agrarian way of life for children and adults.
The oldest data available about pre-Hispanic Ayapango dates back to 1430, the probable date of the birth of Aquiauhtzin Cuauhquiyahuacatzintli, reported by a nobleman from Ayanpanco.

All the old houses today have a plaque with their pre-Hispanic name that refers to the characteristics of the area. For those looking for handicrafts, you will find woolen textiles, pottery, woodcarving, and leather goods.

The gastronomy stands out for its pre-Hispanic influence, with traditional dishes such as broad bean broth, mushroom soup, barbecue, mixiotes, mole, pulque, and milk. The region is famous for its Poxtla cheeses. In fact, at the El Lucero farm, you can taste different milk derivatives.

Postcard-like volcanoes are seen every day when waking up in this destination. The Izta-Popo National Park is the perfect place for those who dream of climbing and reaching the top of this famous volcanic mountain.

The main festivities of the town are directly related to its saints. Such is the case of the Fiesta de Santiago Apóstol every July 25, where different typical dances are performed: the Dance of the Moors and Christians, the Dance of the Chinelos, or the Twelve Pairs of France.

Ayapango preserves beautiful architecture, with houses with gabled roofs and central patios adorned with flowers. Visiting Hacienda San Andrés means walking through the streets of the town and locating the Casa Afrancesada and the Casa Grande, essential exponents of the local architecture and the ex-convent of Santiago Apóstol, in Baroque style with Solomonic columns.

WHY HACIENDA SAN ANDRES IS CONSIDERED A PUEBLO MAGICO?

EXPLORE LIKE A LOCAL ON A
IZTACCIHUATL VOLCANO HIKING TOUR

EXPLORE LIKE A LOCAL ON AIZTACCIHUATL VOLCANO HIKING TOUR
A Tlaxcalan princess named Iztaccíhuatl fell in love with Popocatépetl, and he with her. It was a time of war. However, a rival of Popocatépetl, who was also in love with the young woman, tricked Izta by telling him that Popo had died in the war. Izta's pain was so great that she died of sadness. Discover the wonders of Izta- Popo Park!

VISIT LIKE A LOCAL ON A
Ex Convent Santiago Apostol

VISIT LIKE A LOCAL ON AEx Convent Santiago Apostol
The main Catholic temple of Ayapango, dedicated to the apostle Santiago, dates from the 16th century and stands on a base in the shape of a Latin cross on what appears to be the remains of an old convent.

EAT LIKE A LOCAL IN A
PULQUERIA IN MEXICO CITY

EAT LIKE A LOCAL IN APULQUERIA IN MEXICO CITY
A drink of pre-Hispanic origin, pulque is a traditional drink made from the fermentation of agave or maguey. Its consistency is thick and dense.

ENJOY AS A LOCAL
MUSHROOMS QUESADILLAS

ENJOY AS A LOCALMUSHROOMS QUESADILLAS
Some typical dishes of the State of Mexico are the mixiotes, the tlacoyos, the mushroom quesadillas, the tamales, or the turkey in green sauce or pipián.

LIVE LIKE A LOCAL
AYAPANGO ARTS AND CRAFTS

LIVE LIKE A LOCALAYAPANGO CRAFTS
Our craftsmanship covers all the essential craft branches: pottery, ceramics, overflows, rugs, among others.

SHOP LIKE A LOCAL
LEATHER CLOTHING

SHOP LIKE A LOCAL ON LEATHER CLOTHING
Saddlery is the name given to the artisanal activity that makes articles with leather such as belts, bags, jackets, briefcases, trunks, huaraches, wallets, and others—made of beef, pork, sheep, goat, or unborn calf leather in unique pieces.

EAT LIKE A LOCAL IN APULQUERIA IN MEXICO CITY
A drink of pre-Hispanic origin, pulque is a traditional drink made from the fermentation of agave or maguey. Its consistency is thick and dense.

ENJOY AS A LOCALMUSHROOMS QUESADILLAS
Some typical dishes of the State of Mexico are the mixiotes, the tlacoyos, the mushroom quesadillas, the tamales, or the turkey in green sauce or pipián.

LIVE LIKE A LOCALAYAPANGO CRAFTS
Our craftsmanship covers all the essential craft branches: pottery, ceramics, overflows, rugs, among others.