The holidays are coming! It doesn’t matter if you have a long weekend, a week, or even two, in the following days you have the opportunity to escape, disconnect from the routine and connect with nature in one of the greenest places near Mexico City. Visit Villa del Carbón at Easter! A Magic Town that has a lot to offer.
Visit the parish of Villa del Carbón during Holy Week
Surrounded by the Sierra de Monte Alto, this destination is visited by those interested in adventure and nature tourism. In addition, those who like religious tourism also come here, because in Villa del Carbón there are temples to which the faithful go with devotion, but also those with a taste for history and architecture.
Upon reaching this Magical Town of the State of Mexico, it is necessary to visit the parish of the Virgen de la Peña de Francia. The construction of this building of Romanesque origin dates from the 18th century. The building is a sample of the architectural heritage of the colonial era.
The interior boasts its main nave with a half-barrel vault; there he stays the house of the Virgin of the Peña de Francia brought from Salamanca, Spain. The parish is the symbol of the community from which the name of Villa del Carbón comes from since people of yesteryear referred to it as “the church of Villanueva where they make coal”.
The parish has a small chapel called Cristo Rey. This was built in an extension of the temple around 1940.
Leaving the parish, enjoy walking through the Luisa Isabel Campos de Jiménez Cantú municipal park. In this space, built at the end of the 1970s, you can spend the afternoon leisurely, enjoying a space for recreation and culture in the shade of the trees.
In Villa del Carbón the bell towers that seem to float on the water are famous. It is the old town church that became a dam, where today you can go by boat and enjoy the spectacle of seeing the remains of that temple.
It is a point of great relevance for the Magical Town, with an extensive offer that includes hotels, cabins, camping areas and restaurants. You can practice fishing in the trout and carp hatcheries for later consumption.
Here it is also possible to go on boat trips, on yachts, water sports such as kayaking and rowing, horseback riding or mountain biking, and many other activities that are more enjoyed during this time when the heat is more intense.
Rancho San Miguel and La Cañada waterfall
To fully enjoy your stay and take advantage of its green location in Rancho San Miguel, you must stay and let yourself be surrounded by its surrounding attractions. In these cabins you can stay whether you go as a couple, or with a group of friends or family, because there is space for everyone.
They are located just 20 minutes from the center of Villa del Carbón, in La Cañada, a place famous for its waterfall, a few minutes from Rancho San Miguel. This is a natural wonder that was formed from a channel of the Las Ánimas river with which the old power plant was fed.
The Las Ánimas River, which actually flows through Rancho San Miguel, is another draw here. To enjoy it, the best thing to do is walk along its shores, take a dip in its crystal clear waters, and cool off on hot afternoons. Here you can also camp without leaving Rancho San Miguel, on the river bank and enjoy nature and its relaxing sounds before returning to routine.
Let yourself be seduced by the nature of Villa del Carbón at Easter! Prepare your getaway and discover everything that this Magical Town has for you.
Jose Angel Araujo Runner, dog lover and passionate about food. I write about food, travel and lifestyle. My love affair with food began when I was just a child, watching my mom fly around the kitchen like a hummingbird. I love trips that leave me with a happy heart, and a few extra pounds.