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.
If you love ecotourism, Huauchinango is the ideal destination for you. Surrounded by rivers, waterfalls and mountains, it is the perfect place for outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, fishing, water tours and much more.
The center of town maintains its colonial charm, with a colorful zocalo presided over by the colonial Municipal Palace.
Surrounded by high hills, crossed by rivers that descend in deep ravines forming waterfalls, ideal for nature tourism and the most extreme adventure.
If you are looking for relaxation, you can enjoy the natural spectacle of the Necaxa Dam, which reflects the hills that contain it.
Huauchinango has the aroma of orchids and azaleas, which are protagonists in the Tenango Flower Fair, which is celebrated in honor of the Lord of the Holy Burial and fills the streets of this town with perfume, huapango and dances.
The center of town maintains its colonial charm, with a Plaza de Armas that is the heart of the town and is surrounded on four sides by traditional portals where various stores are housed.
Activities in Huauchinango PueblaEcotourism, cabins and good food. It was named Pueblo Mágico (Magical Town) because of its surprisingly beautiful landscapes, made up of rivers, waterfalls and oak and pine forests.
In addition, the municipality has an extensive variety of tourist activities and offers incredible experiences for its visitors.
Huauchinanguense cuisine is the result of the mixture of indigenous and mestizo cuisines. The traditional cooking is still made with firewood, the clay comales for cooking tortillas and a large clay pot for storing water.
The typical foods of Huauchinango are:
By car from Mexico City: The fastest route is to take the Mexico-Piramides 132D highway to Tuxpan Veracruz, your exit will be marked Nuevo Necaxa Huauchinango and this will take you to your destination (Trip: 2hrs 30min - Cost: 159 pesos at Toll Booths).
By bus:
What in the 16th century began as an Augustinian convent is now the Sanctuary of the Lord of the Holy Burial, the patron saint of the town.
Dances, cockfights, charreadas, parades of floats and processions with the image of the Lord of the Holy Burial are organized.
City | Distance in Km | Miles | Time in Hours |
|---|---|---|
Pachuca Hidalgo | 101 Km | 63 Mi | 1 Hora 45 Minutos |
Poza Rica Veracruz | 107 Km | 66 Mi | 1 Hora 40 Minutos |
Tlaxcala City | 124 Km | 77 Mi | 1 hora 55 Minutos |
Puebla City | 166 km | 103 Mi | 2 Horas 35 Minutos |
Mexico City | 173 km | 107 Mi | 2 Horas 35 Minutos |
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Xicotepec Puebla | 21 km | 13 Mi | 30 Minutos |
Chignahuapan Puebla | 52 km | 32 Mi | 55 minutos |
Zacatlán Puebla | 58 km | 36 Mi | 1 Hora 10 Minutos |
Pahuatlán Puebla | 60 km | 37 Mi | 1 Hour 30 Minutes |
Real del Monte Hidalgo | 106 km | 66 Mi | 1 Hora 55 Minutos |
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.
The country is a land of contrasts. It has it all: a rich history and culture, a warm and pleasant climate, a varied geography, an impressive nature, a tasteful gastronomy and a friendly and helpful population ... in short: Mexico can fulfill all your wishes!
