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.
Visitors to Zacatlan feel foggy and cold, as if someone had lifted the entire community to the clouds. In an instant the streets are filled with fog and you can't even see the tip of your nose. However, this phenomenon is still suggestive and attractive.
The next highlight is a huge floral clock in the Historic Center, which marks the rhythm of life in this magical town.
The ravine of Los Jilgueros, very close to the center of this magical town, offers one of the most spectacular views of the Sierra, not to mention that you can admire it from a glass bridge.
In the magical town of Zacatlán de la Manzanas, cider is one of the typical beverages of the town. The production has a history of almost 100 years and it is possible to learn about its elaboration processes.
Zacatlan is a temperate paradise. Only during the winter does it get cold enough to bring out the jackets and scarves, the rest of the year there is a delightful sub-humid temperate climate, alternating between sunny and cloudy days, neither hot nor cold. In addition, the air feels exceptionally clean to breathe.
It joined the magical towns program in 2011.
Activities in Zacatlan de las Manzanas PueblaZacatlan is known as the birthplace of cider and offers all kinds of tourist attractions for both relaxation and fun.
In Zacatlan you can enjoy its fog-drenched landscapes, forest cabins, waterfalls, natural parks and gastronomy.
It is also famous for its old Franciscan Convent and for its watchmaking tradition that dates back to the beginning of the last century.
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 the 119D highway that will take you to your destination (Trip: 2hrs 30min - Cost: 168 pesos at Casetas).
By bus:
You can tour this magical town late at night, as it is a safe destination. There is a great selection of restaurants and bars where you can continue to get to know the atmosphere of this magical town.
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Cabins near Chignahuapan
City | Distance in Km | Miles | Time in Hours |
|---|---|---|
Tlaxcala City | 95 Km | 59 Mi | 1 Hour 30 Minutes |
Pachuca Hidalgo | 127 Km | 79 Mi | 1 Hora 55 Minutos |
Puebla City | 137 Km | 85 Mi | 2 horas 16 Minutos |
Poza Rica Veracruz | 169 km | 105 Mi | 2 Horas 48 Minutos |
Mexico City | 200 km | 124 Mi | 2 hours 45 minutes |
City | Distance in Km | Miles | Time in Hours |
|---|---|---|
Chignahuapan Puebla | 15 km | 9 Mi | 30 Minutos |
Tlaxco Tlaxcala | 56 km | 34 Mi | 55 minutos |
Huauchinango Puebla | 64 km | 40 Mi | 1 Hora 5 Minutos |
Tetela Puebla | 67 km | 42 Mi | 1 Hora 28 Minutos |
Xicotepec Puebla | 84 km | 52 Mi | 1 Hour 30 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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