Amealco Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
human settlement in Mexico
About Amealco
Amealco is an historic Otomi indigenous community and the greater municipal area (county) includes 34 villages populated by Otomi, many speaking their traditional language. The Spanish established Amealco as a city in 1538. Logging became an important industry for the town during the 19th century when thousands of hectares of neaarby forest were cut down to supply wood to Mexico City and for export to France and the United States. Amealco is best known for theMariadolls made by local Otomi women. These rag dolls are typically handmade and sold in mercados andartesania shopsthroughout Mexico, but especially in the state ofQuerétaro.
Top Attractions in Amealco
Explore the best things to see and do in Amealco:
- ★Cerro de los Gallos
Where to Eat in Amealco
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴La Casa de la Abuela
- 🍴La Terraza Amealco
- 🍴Los Cipreses Amealco
Where to Stay in Amealco
- 🏨El Mirador
- 🏨Hotel Casa Valentina
- 🏨Hotel Escuela
Amealco Travel Guide Sections
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