Acolman de Nezahualcóyotl is a municipality, approximately 38 kilometres north-east of Mexico City, in México State. The area is known for San Agustin Acolman, one of Mexico's oldest monasteries, built by Augustinian monks in 1536, on a mission to convert local Indians. The monastery is notable for its atrium, a Christian version of the Pre-Columbian ceremonial plaza, where crowds of Indian disciples would gather to hear the new religion preached from the chapel balcony above. The fortress like building, now housing colonial paintings and sculptures, is typical of New Spain's early monasteries.

Sightseeing
The Feria de la Piñata in mid-December is well worth stopping by for. The Piñatas - colourful, papier-mâché creations - are hung everywhere and then battered with a stick until the yield their sweet fillings. There is music and dancing, with lots of food and drink, as well as arts and crafts. It's a lot of fun.

Getting there
There are regular buses between Acolman and Mexico City, and it's only a short taxi or colectivo ride from Teotihuacán.