Magical Towns of Tlaxcala

Tlaxcala has 3 Magical Towns: Huamantla, Ixtenco and Tlaxco. The first to receive the designation was Huamantla (2007) and the most recent, Ixtenco (2023). Discover their history, traditions and what to see in each one.

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  Magical Town since 2007

  Huamantla

  Festive Tlaxcala: the sawdust carpets of “The Night Nobody Sleeps,” the National Puppet Museum, pulque haciendas and La Malinche volcano.

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  Magical Town since 2023

  Ixtenco

  Tlaxcala's last Otomí stronghold: colorful native corn, sour purple-corn atole, pepenado embroidery, language and traditional festivals.

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  Magical Town since 2015

  Tlaxco

  A highland getaway in Tlaxcala: artisan cheeses, pulque, haciendas, Atlangatepec Lake and cool mountain weather.