The highlighted green area is Tlaxcala state.
Small yet attractive state nestling in the center of Mexico and bounded by the states of Mexico, Puebla and Hidalgo. Every inch of its territory is put to good use. It is possible to take in most of the state in a few days, although there will always be something left to discover. Tlaxcala offers nature, history, culture and one of the most imaginative cuisines in the country.
This “land of maize bread” is also the land of the century plant and therefore of pulque, a drink made from the latter; of volcanoes, rivers and waterfalls, lakes, forests and even “desert”, archaeological zones and beautiful churches and colonial buildings as well as haciendas where fighting bulls are bred. Ecological and adventure tourism are also extremely popular in the state. Its infrastructure and services are first-rate, which is another reason why you should visit this wonderful corner of Mexico.
Things to do in the Mexican state of Tlaxcala
Tlaxcala Places and Attractions
The Basilica of the Virgin of Ocotlán with a Churrigueresque façade and the Church of San Francisco from the sixteenth century are important ecclesiastical buildings of this region. The Government Palace with murals depicting the life of the Indians is worth visiting. The Cacaxtla archaeological zone has vestiges of the Olmec culture, especially paintings from that era. Nearby is the archaeological site of Xochitécatl with pyramids, platforms and other structures. The Archaeological Museum houses a collection of historical items of this region. The Museo de Artes y Tradiciones Populares displays local handicrafts. A unique museum is the Museo Taurino on bull-fighting.
The main attraction in the town Atlihuetzia are its waterfalls, close to which are rocks with rupestrian paintings dating from 5000–8000 BC. The town of Ixtacuixtla has several natural springs such as Agua Santa and El Oyamel. La Malintzin National Park offers camping opportunities to tourists. La Trinidad is a popular recreational centre on the banks of the Tequixquiatl River. The adventurous could try ascending the extinct volcano of La Malinche.
Visit the town of Huamantla for its local festival celebrating indigenous arts and crafts. The regional feast of Apizaco is celebrated in May with folk dance and music, bullfights and other activities.
