Otumba Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Otumba Municipality, State of Mexico, Mexico
About Otumba
Otumba has a very colorful history and is most famous for a battle between indigenous natives and the Spanish troops under the command of Cortez. The town's roots stretch back to about 200 AD, though a large influx of Otomi people settled here around 1200. The name "Otumba" means "place of the Otomi" and there are still residents who consider themselves to be Otomi or mestizo with Otomi heritage. In the 15th century it came under Aztec domination and paid tribute to Texcoco. The Battle of Otumba occurred in the immediate aftermath of Cortez murder of the Aztec emperor. Cortez and his men were fleeing from Tenochtitaln seeking shelter with their allies in Tlaxcala when, on July 7 1520, they encountered a combined army of several thousand warriors from several cultures that were allied with
Top Attractions in Otumba
Explore the best things to see and do in Otumba:
- ★Burrolandia
- ★Explanada Municipal
- ★Museo del Ferrocarril
- ★Museo Gonzalo Carrasco
- ★Parroquia de la Purísima Concepción
Where to Eat in Otumba
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Burro Naco
- 🍴Endemica
- 🍴La Gloria
- 🍴Punto y Coma
Where to Stay in Otumba
- 🏨Hotel Dali
- 🏨Hotel El Encanto
- 🏨Hotel Franco
- 🏨Hotel Otomi
Otumba Travel Guide Sections
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