Marvel at the splendor of its elegant colonial buildings, streets and flavors that live up to its nickname "City Of the Angels".
A legend is responsible for this beautiful city being known as Puebla de los Angeles.
Chignahuapan is located at the entrance to the Sierra Madre Oriental, where the deep and spectacular canyons of the northern part of the state begin.
The traditional architecture of Chignahuapan is shown in large houses with strong walls and wooden and tile roofs. In its main square stands out the colorful parish church and its Mudejar style kiosk.
Tens of millions of Christmas balls are produced here every year. More than 200 factories and workshops feed this town, which spreads the colorful spheres and other festive decorations to its facades. A stroll through this Magical Town is an encounter with color, contrasts and joy.
Chignahuapan is a picturesque microcosm where it is possible to come into contact with both splendid religious architecture and natural wealth.
The municipality is famous for the elaboration of spheres, since there are more than 200 workshops dedicated to this activity.
The best view of this Magical Town is obtained from the Cerro Colorado, where you can admire the valley and the colorful houses with tile roofs.
It joined the Pueblos Mágicos (Magical Town) program in 2012.
Activities in Chignahuapan PueblaIn Chignahuapan you can enjoy activities throughout the year.
Ecotourism in the spectacular waterfalls of Quetzalapan and Tuliman.
Relaxation in its thermal baths. Architecture in the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception and in the Temple of Santiago Apostle. And purchase of Christmas ornaments.
Also 30 minutes away is the Magical Town of Zacatlán de las Manzanas.
Throughout the year there is something to do and see in Chignahuapan. However, the most popular time of the year is during the Christmas season when a huge Christmas tree is placed in the central plaza and the town is decorated with lights and Christmas balls from dozens of workshops at the National Tree and Ball Fair.
In autumn a great celebration of the Day of the Dead is held in the lagoon of Chignahuapan called the Festival of Light and Life.
By car from Mexico City: The fastest route is to take the Mexico-Piramides 132D highway towards Tuxpan Veracruz, your exit will be the one marked Nuevo Necaxa, take the exit marked Zacatlan Chignahuapan and enter highway 119D that will take you to your destination. (Trip: 2hrs 30min - Cost: 168 pesos at toll booths.
By bus:
City | Distance in Km | Miles | Time in Hours |
|---|---|---|
Tlaxcala City | 82 Km | 51 Mi | 1 Hour 15 Minutes |
Pachuca Hidalgo | 115 Km | 71 Mi | 1 Hora 35 Minutos |
Puebla City | 118 Km | 73 Mi | 2 horas 5 Minutos |
Poza Rica Veracruz | 157 km | 98 Mi | 2 Horas 35 Minutos |
Mexico City | 186 km | 116 Mi | 2 Horas 35 Minutos |
City | Distance in Km | Miles | Time in Hours |
|---|---|---|
Zacatlán Puebla | 15 km | 9 Mi | 30 Minutos |
Tlaxco Tlaxcala | 43 km | 27 Mi | 40 minutos |
Tetela Puebla | 50 km | 31 Mi | 1 Hora 10 Minutos |
Huauchinango Puebla | 53 km | 33 Mi | 55 Minutes |
Xicotepec Puebla | 74 km | 46 Mi | 1 Hour 15 Minutes |
Marvel at the splendor of its elegant colonial buildings, streets and flavors that live up to its nickname "City Of the Angels".
A legend is responsible for this beautiful city being known as Puebla de los Angeles.
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