San Andrés Totoltepec
Living in San Andrés Totoltepec
San Andrés Totoltepec (Tlalpan, 14400) is a Tecpaneco indigenous village of approximately 425 hectares with around 30,000 inhabitants (low population density of approximately 706 inhabitants/km²), settled since around 1345 at the foot of the Ajusco mountain range. Its name, derived from the Nahuatl word "hill of the turkeys," means "hill of the turkeys." Living here means enjoying a rural mountain environment with the Church of San Andrés (1770-1773, 18th-century altarpiece), a market with 50 stalls (founded in 1973 after the expropriation of the Military College), a Thursday market (186 vendors), and the Ferrocarril-Cuernavaca bike path. It's ideal for traditional families (650 small businesses employ 239 people) who climb the hills overlooking the Teuhtli volcano and cultivate fertile terraces near Santo Tomás/San Miguel Ajusco.
The daily routine includes the August 28th festival, rugged hikes through canyons and plains, access via the Light Rail and the Cuernavaca highway; high community safety despite water challenges (a cistern is needed), minimal pollution due to vegetation and altitude, and basic education and sanitation with improvements through local schools and Tlalpan community centers. It's perfect if you're looking for indigenous independence with colonial heritage on the way to Ajusco without the overcrowding of the city.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about living in the area
- In San Andrés Totoltepec there are different transportation options, such as brt stations and lrt stations. Thanks to this variety, getting around is easy.
- Yes, in the surroundings of San Andrés Totoltepec there are health centers and hospitals such as Clínica de Dios or Centro de Salud T-III Dr. David Fragoso.
- San Andrés Totoltepec has several elementary schools, high schools, and nearby universities, such as Sonata-Escuela de Música or Colegio Europeo de México.
- In San Andrés Totoltepec there are parks such as Plaza del mercado de San Andrés Totoltepec to enjoy the outdoors.
- Near San Andrés Totoltepec you will find shopping malls, markets, and local stores such as Mercado Alternativo de Tlalpan or Mercado La Paz.
- In San Andrés Totoltepec you can visit malls such as Plaza Caminero and nearby leisure & attractions.
- Yes, San Andrés Totoltepec is a family-friendly area with nearby schools, parks, and health centers within a short distance.
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