Amatepec
Silver was discovered here in 1531, drawing Spanish miners to this mountain town in Mexico State and establishing what became known as the "Provincia de la Plata" alongside neighbouring Sultepec. The name Amatepec comes from the Nahuatl for "hill of the Amate tree," and the area was home to Matlatzinca and Chontal peoples before colonial settlement. Today it is a small municipal seat in highland terrain, with water accessible a short drive away.
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- Population2,187
- Nearest water from center 7.9 km4.9 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 0.4 km0.3 mi
Amatepec: quick answers
Where is Amatepec?
Amatepec is in Mexico, about 88 km54 miles in a straight line from Toluca de Lerdo.
How do you get to Amatepec?
The nearest airport is Toluca (TLC), about 3 hr 52 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Amatepec?
The warmest month is May, averaging 25°C76°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 18°C65°F. The wettest month is September, with about 380 mm15.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Amatepec?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Amatepec?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Valle de Bravo, Tenantongo and Coatepec Harinas.