Playcity Metepec

East of the capital lies the city of Metepec, meaning ‘hill of the maguey plants’ in Nahuati. The Spanish first came here back in 1526 leaving their indelible stamp. There’s a few things to do here, particularly if you lean toward natural formations and religious structures. Churches in the area include the Ex-Convento de San Juan, La Santa Cruz, Del Espiritu Santo, Las Capillas de El Calvario. De Santa Maria Magdalena and La Parroquia de San Mateo. To check out some geographical features, head over to Maguey Hill (Cerro de Maguey) with its selection of caves such as La Cueva del Diablo – the Devil’s Cave.

gaming

The casino provides its guests with a selection of classic and video slot machines in various denominations. There’s also table games as well as a bingo hall for those inclined to take in a session of bingo. Don’t forget to pick up your free players card so you can begin collecting points through slots play which you can later use toward meals and accommodations. Try your luck in slots, because a sweet little jackpot could just be a spin away. If you plan on heading into the big city, a little padding to your wallet could go a long way toward covering a few dinner and bar bills.

Hotel/Accommodations

There are no hotels on site. About 2 km from the casino you can find the Toluca Galerias Metepec, across from the Galerias Metepec Shopping Center, which has such amenities as an ice rink, cinema, restaurants and bars. The hotel has a fitness centre, business center, and transportation services. They offer 100 rooms broken down into 60 rooms with 2 queen beds, 35 rooms with king beds and 5 suites and come equipped with 32” LCD tvs and free internet access. Guests can also enjoy an express breakfast. Be sure to spend time chatting up staff for insight on some of the lesser-known nearby attractions and help in arranging transportation.

Dining

Find some of the best authentic Mexican cuisine bt trying one a few options – there’s the casino restaurants with menu items such as classic Mexican fare as well as soups, salads and pastas, Toluca Restaurant (ask about their chorizos), or heading into town finding your own new favourite venues. Hotel and casino staff can point you in the direction of places most popular with locals and tourists. There are some names you’re likely to be familiar with in town, like Burger King, Taco Bell and McDonald’s when you feel like some back home flavours.

Attractions/NightLife

There are a smattering of bars around the city. Try the plaza across the road from the hotel for convenience or walk about choosing a watering-hole of your own. In the city, you might be interested in checking out some of the local churches, of which there are several or doing a bit of cave exploring. If you don’t mind the drive over to the capital (about 50 km away) there’s a fair bit more to do, with its broader selection of restaurants, bars, clubs and restaurants as well as major attractions. Highlights there are the museums such as the Museo Frida Kahlo, the Museo Dolores Olmedo Patino and the National Museum and attractions like the Castillo de Chapultepec, the National Palace, and Palacio de Bellas Artes, as well as various Aztec ruins and canals.

Rewards/Deals

The casino uses the Playcity rewards card. Obtain your free membership and begin accruing points through slots play which can later be redeemed toward meals and accommodations. Ask staff for further details.