Places to meet in Atlixco, Puebla, Mexico

...

Places to visit in the Magical Town of Atlixco

It is located in the state of Puebla and is a place with great cultural diversity. One of its main characteristics is the incredible view that it gives us of the Popocatépetl Volcano, which makes it an irresistible destination. Visiting this place at Christmas is truly magical, since you can visit the Illuminated Villa. Atlixco is the perfect place to get away from stress and relax, it is characterized by being a place rich in traditions and customs.

Places of interest in the Magical Town of Atlixco


Former convent of Carmen

It dates from the 16th century, founded by the Carmelite Order and is one of the oldest religious buildings in the city.


Convent of San Francisco

Of a Renaissance and neoclassical style architecture, you can also still see fresco paintings from the 18th century inside the cloister.


Hill of San Miguel

Named in religious honor to the archangel San Miguel. Here you can admire the Chapel of Cerro de San Miguel, which stands proud with the volcanoes in the background.

Amatzcalli Sport Fishing Center

A recreation space where you can fish, camp and have fun.


Ecotourism in Xonacayuca and San Pedro Benito Juárez


If you want a spectacular weekend, these places you must visit.

Traditions of the Magic Town of Atlixco


  • Huey Atlixcayotl. One of the traditions that characterize this town is the El Huey Atlixcáyotl festivity where all the ethnic groups of the place are summoned to climb to the top of the San Miguel hill to dance and invoke the rain so that they have good harvests.


  • Holy Week. The Stations of the Cross in Holy Week is characterized by their act of penance by chaining their feet and with thorns on their bodies, in addition to being hooded, barefoot and wearing crowns of thorns.


  • Day of the Dead. During the Day of the Dead season, Atlixco is full of flowers, which is why it is also known as the City of Flowers.


  • Illuminated Village. In the Christmas season, the Villa Iluminada fills the Magical Town of Atlixco with lights, you can take a tour in which magic surrounds you.


Gastronomy of Atlixco

Among the traditional dishes of the region you can find the atlisquense consommé, cecina, tlacoyos, prepared trout. As well as rice atole and Chileatole and delicious flavored ice cream.

How to get to Atlixco Pueblo Mágico?

From Mexico City take highway 150D Mexico - Puebla, and at kilometer 97 you will find the signs that will lead you to Atlixco.


[4327]