LA CHILLAQUERIA

La Chillaqueria offers a unique farm experience in Toluca where children can get up close with animals through petting zoo activities and horseback riding. This working farm provides hands-on agricultural experiences that help city kids connect with nature and learn where their food comes from, all while enjoying traditional Mexican farm hospitality.

• ✓Hands-on petting zoo with friendly farm animals
• ✓Horseback riding experiences for children
• ✓Working farm atmosphere where kids learn about agriculture
• ✓Traditional Mexican farm-to-table restaurant serving chilaquiles and other dishes
• ✓Authentic rural Mexican experience away from typical tourist attractions

1. 1.Arrive early on weekends (right at 9:00 AM) to enjoy the animals when they are most active and before crowds arrive.
2. 2.Bring hand sanitizer and wet wipes since this is a working farm with plenty of animal interaction. Closed-toe shoes are essential for safety around livestock.
3. 3.The venue also functions as a restaurant, so plan to stay for a meal and try their chilaquiles, which give the farm its name.
4. 4.Basic Spanish phrases will be very helpful as English may be limited among staff. Download a translation app before your visit.
5. 5.Bring small bills in Mexican pesos for any additional activities or purchases, as card payment may not always be available at small farm venues.

Visit on Saturday mornings between 9:00 AM and noon for the best experience. Animals are most active in cooler morning hours, and weekends offer the full schedule. Avoid Mondays when the farm is closed, and note the shorter Sunday hours (closes at 2:00 PM).

This is a budget-friendly attraction ($ price range) that combines farm activities with a restaurant. Located in Toluca, it is about an hour from Mexico City center, so plan for travel time and consider renting a car as public transportation may be challenging to this area.

As an outdoor farm, visiting during Mexico's dry season (November through April) provides the most comfortable weather. Rainy season (May through October) can make farm areas muddy. The farm may have special activities during Mexican holidays like Dia de los Muertos in early November.

Since La Chillaqueria has its own restaurant serving traditional Mexican food, you can easily enjoy a meal on-site. However, Toluca's city center is nearby and offers additional family-friendly Mexican restaurants and street food options if you want to explore further.