Texcoco

Texcoco is a city and region situated in the State of Mexico, 25 km upper east of Mexico City. In the pre-Hispanic period, this was a noteworthy Aztec city on the shores of Lake Texcoco. After the Conquest, the city was at first the second most significant after Mexico City, however its significance blurred over the long run, ending up progressively country in character. Over the frontier and post-autonomy periods, the greater part of Lake Texcoco was depleted and the city is no longer on the shore and a significant part of the district is on lakebed.

Various Aztec archeological finds have been found here, including the 125 ton stone statue of Tlaloc, which currently dwells at the Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City. Quite a bit of Texcoco's ongoing history includes the conflict of the masses with nearby, state and government experts. The most genuine of these is the proceeded with endeavors to build up an airplane terminal here, which notwithstanding the immersion of the present Mexico City air terminal, is restricted by neighborhood inhabitants.

The city and region is home to various archeological destinations, for example, the royal residence of Nezahualcoyotl, Texcotzingo and Huexotla. Other significant locales incorporate the Cathedral, the Juanino Monastery, and Chapingo Autonomous University. The most significant yearly celebration is the Feria Internacional del Caballo International Fair of the Horse, which exhibits the territory's for the most part rural financial base.