Colonia la Joya
in Estado de Morelos, Mexico

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
19.247 and -99.636 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 19° 14' 48" and W -99° 38' 9"
Currency and Currency Code:
Peso - MXN
Spoken languages:
Spanish
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 09:37 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Mexico_City
UTC/GMT offset: -6 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:50 am and 5:59 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-19.700 and 63.483 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Patate Theophile
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Mexico in Central America

Safety Score: 3,6 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Mexico.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Mexico. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Colonia la Joya

Colonia la Joya in Estado de Morelos is located in Mexico about 35 mi (or 57 km) west of Mexico City, the country's capital town.

Current time in Colonia la Joya is now 09:37 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Mexico City with an UTC offset of -6 hours. We know of 9 airports close to Colonia la Joya, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Mexico is Licenciado Adolfo Lopez Mateos International Airport in a distance of 8 mi (or 12 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Mexico is Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve in a distance of 26 mi (or 42 km), North. We encountered 1 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Metepec, Toluca, San Mateo Mexicaltzingo, Calimaya de Diaz Gonzalez and Chapultepec. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 62 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Evening Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Night Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 31%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 23% of sky
General Conditions Few clouds

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

17°C (62 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

18°C (64 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

19°C (65 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Quinta del Rey Hotel

Address
3,5 mi
Paseo Tollocan Oriente Nr.500
52170 Metepec
Mexico

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 23:59
Weekend: 0:00 - 23:59


City Express Suites Toluca

Address
6,2 mi
BLVD AEROPUERTO MIGUEL ALEMAN NO 55
52100 Col. Nueva San Pedro,Toluca
Mexico

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Quinta Del Rey Express

Address
7,0 mi
SAN ANTONIO NO 102 SAN PEDRO TOTOLTEPEC
50020 Toluca
Mexico

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


MICROTEL TOLUCA

Address
6,0 mi
BLVD AEROPUERTO MIGUEL ALEMAN
50226 Toluca
Mexico

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Courtyard Toluca Tollocan

Address
2,9 mi
Paseo Tollocan #834
50120 Toluca
Mexico

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BEST WESTERN PLUS GRAN MARQUES

Address
2,9 mi
AV. BAJA VELOCIDAD NO. 1046
50090 Condominio Casa Blanca,Metepec
Mexico

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


FIESTA INN TOLUCA AEROPUERTO

Address
6,8 mi
BLVD. MIGUEL ALEMAN 505 ESQ. NINOS HEROES SAN PEDRO TOTOLTEPEC
50200 Col. Nueva San Pedro,Toluca
Mexico

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


FIESTA INN TOLUCA CENTRO

Address
3,2 mi
ALLENDE SUR 124 COL CENTRO
50000 Col. El Balcon,Toluca
Mexico

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Courtyard Toluca Airport

Address
6,4 mi
Blvd. Miguel Aleman 177
50200 Toluca
Mexico

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


FIESTA INN TOLUCA TOLLOCAN

Address
2,9 mi
PASEO TOLLOCAN OTE 1132 COL SANTA ANA TLAPALTITLAN
50160 Toluca
Mexico

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Orgullo Mexiquense Metepec

Published: May 16, 2012
Length: 46:43 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: ValoresTve

Un paseo por Metepec un pueblo con encanto presentando sus riquezas gastronómicas, culturales, arquitectónicas y muchas cosas más. Melisa Vega: http://www.twitter.com/melissavegatv Valores...


Riña deja un joven muerto en Metepec

Published: August 11, 2014
Length: 33:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Antena125mx

Una persona muerta y un auto incendiado fue el resultado de un riña entre dos mujeres durante un baile en la comunidad de San Lorenzo Coacalco, municipio de Metepec.


Turismo Toluca y Metepec

Published: June 22, 2010
Length: 20:17 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Mauricio Arroyo

"Un breve paseo por lugares turísticos de Toluca la Bella y Metepec; capital cultural del Estado de México"


Toluca / Metepec

Published: September 01, 2008
Length: 36:10 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: TvApan

Toluca / Metepec.


CELSO PIÑA-QUIMERA METEPEC-2012

Published: October 12, 2012
Length: 32:57 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: buzonfelizweb

CELSO PIÑA-QUIMERA METEPEC-2012-VÍDEO GRABADO EN VIVO POR BUZÓN FELIZ WEB-2012 ¡CULTURA Y TRADICIÓN DEL ESTADO! - FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DE ARTE Y CULTURA ...


PASION DE CRISTO EN METEPEC PARROQUIA DE LA INMACULADA CONCEPCION DE MARIA

Published: April 28, 2014
Length: 43:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: CDCOMTV

REPRESENTACION DE LA PASION DE CRISTO POR LA COMUNIDAD CATOLICA DE LA PARROQUIA INMACULADA CONCEPCION DE MARIA EN METEPEC, ESTADO DE MEXICO.


pista downhill calvario de metepec

Published: July 10, 2010
Length: 07:08 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: jair alvarez

una probadita de la pista de downhill para la carrera en metepec.


Ratifican a David López como precandidato en Metepec

Published: March 24, 2015
Length: 24:17 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Antena125mx


Concierto de gala del Ensamble Vocal de Metepec.

Published: July 12, 2013
Length: 52:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Antena125mx

El Ensamble Vocal de Metepec, dirigido por el maestro Alfredo Elías López Hernández, tiene como fin promover entre los metepequenses la formación de coros escolares en barrios y colonias...


CELSO PIÑA EN METEPEC QUIMERA 2012 P/1

Published: October 23, 2012
Length: 01:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: estereo navik

CELSO PIÑA Y SU RONDA BOGOTA EN LA INAUGURASION DE FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL QUIMERA 2012 METEPEC PUEBLO MÁGICO ESTADO DE MÉXICO.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Estadio Nemesio Díez

The Estadio Nemesio Díez, nicknamed La Bombonera, is one of the oldest football stadiums in Mexico. Opened on August 18, 1954, with a capacity of 27,000 seats, it is located in the city of Toluca, Mexico, near Mexico City. It is the home of Deportivo Toluca Fútbol Club. Because of its location this stadium has hosted two World Cups. One former nuance about this stadium is that it did not have a lighting system which forced the local team, as a tradition to play with sunlight.

Located at 19.2873, -99.6668 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in the State of Mexico, Football venues in Mexico, 1970 FIFA World Cup stadiums, 1986 FIFA World Cup stadiums

Estadio Universitario Alberto Chivo Cordova

Estadio Universitario Alberto Chivo Cordova is a multi-use stadium in Toluca, Mexico. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 32,000 people. It was built in 1964.

Located at 19.2852, -99.6761 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Mexico, Sports venues in the State of Mexico

Metepec

Metepec is a city and municipality in the State of Mexico in Mexico and is located directly to the east of the state capital, Toluca, at an altitude of 2,635 metres above sea level. The centre of Mexico City lies some 50 km further to the east. The name Metepec comes from Náhuatl meaning hill of the maguey plants. However, it is also known in the Matlatzinca language as "Nepinta-Tuhi" meaning 'people of corn land' and in the Otomi language as "Ntaguada".

Located at 19.25, -99.6 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Municipalities of the State of Mexico, Populated places in the State of Mexico

Galerias Metepec

The Centro Comercial Galerias Metepec located in Metepec, Mexico State is the main mall for people from Toluca and Metepec. Stores there sell clothes, entertainment, food and housewares. There are more than 130 stores with brands like Lacoste, Bebe, Liverpool, and Sears. There are also restaurants, an ice skating track, jack, kids area, cinemas, fast food area, optic stores, cell phone stores, trip agencies and beauty salons.

Located at 19.2575, -99.6214 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in the State of Mexico, Shopping malls in Mexico

Soteno family of Metepec (pottery)

The Soteno family of Metepec is one of the main families of ceramic artisans specializing in sculptures called Trees of Life which have made the town found in the State of Mexico one of Mexico’s main ceramic centers. The Tree of Life is a complicated colorful sculpture which was developed from the creation of candlesticks.

Located at 19.2536, -99.6045 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
People from the State of Mexico, Mexican art, Pottery

Twister Telecom

Founded in 2008, Twister Telecom, started operations during 2010, providing the services of digital TV and broadband internet. The headquarters are in the city of Toluca, State of Mexico. It is part of Grupo Siete, one of the most important telecommunications company in Mexico.

Located at 19.2839, -99.6543 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Digital broadcasting, Digital television, Internet access

Pottery of Metepec

The pottery of Metepec is that of a municipality in central Mexico, located near Mexico City. It is noted for durable utilitarian items but more noted for its decorative and ritual items, especially sculptures called “trees of life,” decorative plaques in sun and moon shapes and mermaid like figures called Tlanchanas. Metepec potters such as the Soteno family have won national and international recognition for their work and the town hosts the annual Concurso Nacional de Alfarería y Cerámica.

Located at 19.25, -99.6 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Pottery, Mexican art, Ceramic art, History of ceramics


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Colonia la Joya