Azcapotzalco

Azcapotzalco is best remembered as the former capital of the Tepanec empire. The ancient Azcapotzalca people, Tepanecas, were among the most important rivals to the Mexica people of Tenochtitlan.

Their capital and altepetl, comparable to a city-state, was here. Today, it's Mexico City's northwest, and an important gateway to the Valley of Mexico's crowded northwest suburbs.

Azcapotzalco, some of the oldest settled territory in Mexico City, is also home to 25 original neighborhoods of the ancient city. We're working to get all of them into these pages.

Ancient original settlements - these are based on the 27 original neighborhoods delineated by the Dominicans in the 16th century.
They were all centered around the Historic Center of Azcapotzalco. It's still a fascinating place to visit.
But Azcapotzalco is a thriving contemporary city, too. Residents eat, shop, and share in the area's many Mercados Publicos. They're a great way for you to get to know Azcapotzalco, too.
And of course, the area's parks and green areas are never far away.

Azcapotzalco offers a terrific variety of museums, cultural centers, and historical points of interest. They're all listed below.

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