Festival of the Lord of the Collateral
Acaxochitlán, HidalgoMagical Town
Patronal feast spanning over 170 years where neighborhoods participate in processions and create monumental carpets made of colored sawdust, seeds, and sand.
Important Note
El 11 de mayo es el día principal de los tapetes.
Important:Dates and programs can change. Verify on the official town site before traveling.
Hotels
ToursHistory and Origin
With over a century and a half of history, this festival pays tribute to the Lord of the Collateral, a wood-carved image. It stands out for the meticulous ephemeral art of the carpet makers of Acaxochitlán, a tradition passed down through generations.
WHAT YOU WILL FIND
About Acaxochitlán
Water and forest in Hidalgo: Tejocotal reservoir, the Chimalapa waterfalls, flower-inspired embroidery and acachul berry liqueur.
Acaxochitlán is a Magical Town in Hidalgo since 2023. The nearest airport is Puebla (PBC), about 113 km in a straight line.
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