Centro Ceremonial Otomí, Temoaya, Mexicohistorical, monuments, other, squares, Centro Ceremonial Otomí

Centro Ceremonial Otomí

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Address: Carretera Centro Ceremonial Otomi Km 12 Temoaya, Méx. Mexico

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09-16-2018

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Main plaza of Temoaya

Temoaya

Town & Municipality in State of Mexico, Mexico

Temoaya is a town and municipality in Mexico State, Mexico. It is located 18 kilometres (11 mi) from Toluca and 85 kilometres (53 mi) from Mexico City. It is known for its large ethnic Otomi population, the Centro Ceremonial Otomí and its tradition of making Persian style rugs using Mexican designs.

The name “Temoaya” comes from the Nahuatl phrase “Temoayan” which means “place of descending.” The Aztec glyph which depicts the municipality shows footprints descending a...