Visitors to the central region of
Mexico will experience the richness of a land that stretches from the South Sierra Madre to the north limit of the high tableland at huastecas that contains a wide range of climates and landscapes shaped by their height, geographical location and the amount of rainfall they receive.
This was a key area in the pre-Hispanic world, since the main city in the Mexica empire was set in the heart of this region, and it was here that major battles were fought between the conquistadors and the Indian peoples.
Moreover, the 16th century saw a massive wave of evangelization that would not only change the inhabitants’ faith but was also responsible for the construction of new towns and villages on the vestiges of the past, changing the shape of the land forever.
The development of agriculture and mining encouraged urban growth, turning this area into one of the richest sources of colonial art and architecture in Mexico.
