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Discover Malinalco: Mexico's Enchanting Magical Town

A magical sanctuary
Located in Estado de Mexico, 37 miles away from its capital, Toluca, Malinalco is a Magical Town that will enchant you. This is an impressive valley, with diverse vegetation and cobblestone streets that will invite you to take a walk through this land, leaving you astonished with its picturesque facades of a thousand colors.

 

Malinalco streets are worthy of being photographed, from the walls of its large houses sprout small flowers which splash the landscape with their vibrant colors. This place full of magic will invite you to take a walk through the past and the greatness of Mexico.

 

A must-see spot is la Parroquia del Divino Salvador and el Convento Agustino, located in front of the main square of Malinalco. This religious temple was built by the Order of Los Agustinos, during the conquest, to convert its population to Catholicism. Inside the convent you will find one of the most important Pre-Hispanic artistic gems of the region: we are talking about a series of frescos made more than 500 years ago. Together they constitute a representation of the Garden of Eden.

 

Tastings that will enchant your senses
In Malinalco you can eat very well, you will be able to taste some delicious cecina tacos with chorizo or enjoy a trout with a local finger-licking style. You can’t leave without tasting a delicious glass of pulque, an alcoholic drink which is obtained from the fermentation of the maguey. If you have an adventurous palate, then you should taste an iguana broth or frog tamales, accompanied with a delicious sauce, onions, nopales and potatoes.

 

Enjoy your stay in some of the picturesque hotels of this Magical Town. It is worth mentioning Malinalco's weather: warm and humid. Its average temperature is 20°, as a result you will find a town that is always sunny, perfect for a family outing during a holiday weekend.
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