 The
beautiful city of Tlaxcala, the
state capital of Tlaxcala, is
located in Mexico’s central
eastern region, 120 km (74 mi)
east of Mexico City. The climate
is mild with an average
temperature of 18º C (64º F).
In this city, built on top of
ruins of ancient indigenous
towns, you’ll see some notable
religious and civic buildings,
including the Palacio Municipal
(Municipal Palace), where inside
you’ll find wonderful paintings
that narrate Tlaxcala’s history
from the pre-Hispanic era to
present day, as well as the work
of Desiderio Hernandez
Xochitiotzin. In the town of
Ocotlan, you’ll find the
Basilica of Ocotlan, which has
an eclectic white façade
ornamented with beautiful local
baroque designs.
For
those who like festivities and
traditions, Tlaxcala offers an
entertaining running of the
bulls, which has become famous
nationwide. And then there’s the
exquisite cuisine, featuring
dishes based on pre-Hispanic
recipes, such as the sopa de
tortilla (tortilla soup) and
mixiotes (chicken wrapped in
maguey leaves). During your
visit, you can also try some
good regional wine, and for
dessert you can indulge in
panques de maiz (cornmeal
pancakes) or traditional
amaranth sweets called alegrias.
 In Tlaxcala’s environs,
you’ll find interesting
archaeological zones like
Cacaxtla, one of the most
important indigenous capitals in
Mesoamerica during the
Epiclassic era (700—900 AD).
Standing out at these ruins are
the enigmatic scenes that were
painted on the walls. You can
also take a pleasant stroll
through the Parque Nacional La
Malinche (Malinche National
Park), a perfect spot to go
camping or enjoy nature. Also
nearby is the town of Huamantla,
famous for its bull runs that
remind one of Spain’s Pamplona.
What’s more, in August, during
the festivities that honor the
Virgin of Charity, residents of
the town adorn church entrances
with colorful rugs made from
sawdust, seeds and flowers. |
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