3 lakes and lagoons · within 60 km
There are 3 lakes and lagoons within 60 km of Toluca in a straight line, an hour or a little more by road. The closest is Presa del Llano, 43 km away; the farthest, Lago de Guadalupe, is 56 km. They are listed under the Pueblos Mágicos of Tepoztlán and Villa del Carbón, which make good bases.
Lakes and lagoons are at their best early in the morning, when the water is calm. Many have boat rides and lakeside fish restaurants, and get busy on weekends.
Best months, when most of these towns are dry with comfortable afternoons: Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec.
The Lakes and Lagoons 3
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Presa del Llano · Lake · 43 km from Toluca · Near Villa del Carbón
A forest reservoir and ecotourism park south of Villa del Carbón with cabins, rowboats, trout, zip lines and campsites. -
Lagunas de Zempoala · Lake · 44 km from Toluca · Near Tepoztlán
Cold mountain lakes in fir and pine forest above Huitzilac, with trails around the water, horse rental and camping. -
Lago de Guadalupe · Lake · 56 km from Toluca · Estado de México
A 1930s reservoir on the west side of Cuautitlán Izcalli, a state protected area and a refuge for waterbirds within reach of Mexico City.
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Distances are in a straight line; roads add about a third.
Where to stay
The Pueblos Mágicos these places are closest to, each with hotels, food and getting-there notes.
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