Ecatepec De Morelos: History, Nature and Discoveries

Different stories and experiences come together in Ecatepec De Morelos: Centro Comunitario Ecatepec, Casa de Morelos, is dedicated to the independence movement, and especially to José María Morelos. Museo Jurásica and an aviary have also been described at Parque Ecológico Ehécatl. The historic Albarradón de San Cristóbal adds another perspective: the history of water engineering in the Valley of Mexico. Which of these subjects interests you most can help guide your search for a holiday rental in Ecatepec.

Casa de Morelos and the independence movement

Centro Comunitario Ecatepec, Casa de Morelos, displays an extensive collection about José María Morelos. A remarkable mammoth skeleton is also among the items on display. The house thus combines a focus on a historical figure with an exhibit from a very different era. Those interested in history will find both a direct connection to the independence movement and an additional discovery here.

The history of the house should be distinguished from its current function as a museum: the building opened as a community centre in 1990; it received official museum status in 1992. The Casa de Morelos museum is open Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00 to 17:00. From Mexico City, the route follows the México–Pirámides highway and then the Vía Morelos. This route is a useful point of reference if you plan to include a visit to Casa de Morelos in your stay.

A historic dike in the Valley of Mexico

The Albarradón de San Cristóbal tells a different kind of story. The historic dike in Ecatepec was used to control the waters of the lakes in the Valley of Mexico. At the same time, it is regarded as an important Spanish element of the pre-Hispanic hydraulic system. This makes it a subject for travellers interested not only in people and collections, but also in historic structures and water management. The area of the Albarradón was declared a zone of historic monuments in 2001.

Parque Ecológico Ehécatl and wildlife viewing

Parque Ecológico Ehécatl covers 17 hectares. Its main entrance is on Prolongación de Avenida Agricultura in Colonia La Mora, Ecatepec. Eight animatronic dinosaurs were mentioned when Museo Jurásica reopened at Parque Ecológico Ehécatl.

Aviario de Ecatepec offers a different focus: visitors can observe some birds up close, including Egyptian geese, peacocks and macaws, some of which roam freely. The aviary houses around 89 specimens of various species; measures to conserve the birds are also carried out. Admission is free. When planning your day, you can give a visit focused on wildlife viewing a different place in your itinerary from one centred on the collections at Casa de Morelos or the history of the Albarradón.

Discoveries for different interests

Activities for children are also among the experiences mentioned in Ecatepec: the Ludoteca offers workshops featuring finger paints, crayons, board games, foam shapes, paper recycling and an introduction to robotics. The subjects range from creative activities to first insights into technology. Together with Museo Jurásica, mentioned at its reopening, these offer different points of interest for a stay with children, without having to push the historic sites into the background.

When choosing your holiday rental, you can first consider which focus you want your stay to have: Casa de Morelos with its collection and stated museum hours, historic water engineering, or experiences at the park, aviary and Ludoteca. If you want to visit Casa de Morelos, take the route from Mexico City described above into account when planning. This way, you can tailor your search for accommodation in Ecatepec to the places that interest you most.

If you would like to explore more destination pages: Villa Del Carbón, Temoaya, Tejupilco De Hidalgo, Tenango del Aire, Huixquilucan De Degollado, San Pedro Totoltepec, El Pedregal and Malinalco.

For the broader travel overview: México.