Atlixco Illuminated Village
Atlixco, PueblaMagical Town
Downtown Atlixco fills with figures of light and color along a night walk of about two kilometers throughout the Christmas season.
Important Note
Dates from travel listings; the town usually confirms the opening in early November.
Important:Dates and programs can change. Verify on the official town site before traveling.
Hotels
ToursHistory and Origin
Atlixco, at the foot of Popocatépetl, is famous for its plant nurseries and is one of the country's main poinsettia growers. For more than ten years it has lit up its historic center every Christmas, a tradition that draws families from Puebla and Mexico City.
WHAT YOU WILL FIND
About Atlixco
The city of flowers at the foot of Popocatépetl: plant nurseries, convents, the San Miguel hill viewpoint and year-round festivals.
Atlixco is a Magical Town in Puebla since 2015. The nearest airport is Puebla (PBC), about 28 km in a straight line.
Full guide to Atlixco: what to see, getting there and when to go →
Make it a longer trip
Other festivals in November
- Christmas Ornament FairTlalpujahua · October 7 – December 18
- Calaveras Cultural FestivalAguascalientes · October 30 – November 8
- San Miguel de Allende Jazz & Blues FestivalSan Miguel de Allende · November 11 – 15
- Querétaro International Livestock FairQuerétaro · November 12 – 30
- International Balloon FestivalLeón · November 13 – 16
- Mazunte Jazz FestivalMazunte · November 13 – 15