Aculco Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality in State of Mexico, Mexico
About Aculco
Aculco is the center of one of Central Mexico's pockets ofOtomiindigenous people. The town was originally founded by the Otomi in 1110 AD. The Otomi are related to the Aztec and their language is a dialect of Nahuatl. The state ofTlaxcalais the traditional homeland of the Otomi, but population pockets are scattered among the states of Central Mexico. Aculco has a rich local history. It was conquered by the Aztecs in the early 14th century and became a vassal state, paying tribute to the Aztec empire under Moctezuma. Aculco was also a site of one of the earliest battles for independence from the Spanish crown in 1810 (spoiler alert: Father Hidalgo's independence force lost the battle at Aculco, though they went on to win the war.) Aculco has a mild climate, with cool mountain temperatures a
Where to Eat in Aculco
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴El Capricho
- 🍴El Pueblito
- 🍴El Rincon del Viejo
- 🍴Restaurante la Orquidea
Where to Stay in Aculco
- 🏨Hotel Hidalgo
- 🏨Hotel Jardin
- 🏨Hotel la Esperanza
- 🏨Xani Mui Hotel
Aculco Travel Guide Sections
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