Otumba

About

Otumba is a municipality in the State of Mexico in Mexico. The municipal seat and largest town is Otumba de Gómez Farías. The municipality of Otumba has a land area of some 143.42 square kilometres (55 mi2), and a population recorded in the intermedial 2005 census, the Conteo de Población y Vivienda, of 29,873.

What to expect

Size

Tourist town

Climate

Pack warm clothes

Altitude

High altitude — acclimate if sensitive

Accessibility

Close to Pachuca (49 km)

Best for

Mountain hikers & cool-weather seekers

Local tips

• Cash recommended — many local vendors don't accept cards
• Comfortable shoes essential — cobblestone streets
• Try local artisan crafts — each town has regional specialties
• Ask locals for off-the-path recommendations
• Respect local customs, especially at religious sites
• Mornings are best for photos and fewer crowds

Regional cuisine