Tepotzotlán is a city and a municipality in the Mexican state of Mexico. It is located 40 km northwest of Mexico City about a 45-minute drive along the Mexico City-Querétaro at marker number 41. In Aztec times, the area was the center of a dominion that negotiated to keep most of its independence in return with being allied with the Aztec Triple Alliance. Later, it woul…
Tepotzotlán is a city and a municipality in the Mexican state of Mexico. It is located 40 km northwest of Mexico City about a 45-minute drive along the Mexico City-Querétaro at marker number 41. In Aztec times, the area was the center of a dominion that negotiated to keep most of its independence in return with being allied with the Aztec Triple Alliance. Later, it would also be part of a "Republic of the Indians," allowing for some autonomy under Spanish rule as well. The town became a major educational center during the colonial period when the Jesuits established the College of San Francisco Javier. The college complex that grew from its beginnings in 1580 would remain an educational center until 1914. Today this complex houses the Museo del Virreinato, with one of the largest collections of art and other objects from this time period.
Country: Mexico
State: State of Mexico
Founded: 1525
Municipal Status: 1814
Elevation (of seat): 2,300 m (7,500 ft)
Postal code (of seat): 54600
Official name: Former college of San Francisco Javier in Tepotzotlán
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