Atlixco
Puebla · Mexico
We will also explore the famous nurseries of Atlixco, where you can admire the great variety of plants and flowers that have given fame to this Magic Town. To complete the experience, you will enjoy a delicious tasting of artisan ice cream and freshly baked bread, both prepared with traditional recipes. This tour combines history, nature and gastronomy, offering an unforgettable experience in one of Puebla’s most charming destinations.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Atlixco
Welcome to Ah-tlees-koh, a deeply enchanting Pueblo Magico nestled in a fertile valley within the state of Pway-blah. Situated merely forty minutes from the state capital, this town presents a stark and delightful contrast to the…
Listen in the app2The Zocalo and Municipal Palace
We begin our journey in the pulsating heart of the town: the Zoh-kah-loh, or main square. This central plaza was originally founded as Parque Colon to commemorate the four hundredth anniversary of the discovery of the Americas. …
Listen in the app3Parish of Santa Maria de la Natividad
Just a short walk from the central plaza stands the monumental Parroquia de Santa Maria de la Natividad. The construction of this magnificent religious structure was ordered by the highly influential Bishop Juan de Palafox y…
Listen in the app4Mercado Municipal Benito Juarez
To truly understand the cultural soul of a Mexican town, one must critically examine its culinary center. We are now inside the Mercado Municipal Benito Juarez, a vast, chaotic, and utterly sensory-overloading marketplace. …
Listen in the app5Avenida Hidalgo
Leaving the bustling interior of the market, we transition to the visual tranquility of Avenida Hidalgo. Often referred to as the most emblematic and photogenic thoroughfare in Ah-tlees-koh, this gently sloping, cobblestone…
Listen in the app6The Wide Staircase and Ex-Convent
At the summit of Avenida Hidalgo, we arrive at the base of the Escalera Ancha, or the Wide Staircase. This imposing flight of stone steps marks the beginning of the rigorous physical ascent up the Cerro de San Miguel. …
Listen in the app7Cerro de San Miguel
We face the final and most strenuous leg of our journey: the steep, winding dirt and stone paths leading to the very peak of the Cerro de San Miguel. Rising nearly two thousand meters above sea level, this hill is far more than a…
Listen in the app8Atlixco
As we begin our descent from the commanding heights of San Miguel, we conclude our thorough exploration of Ah-tlees-koh. We have traversed a landscape defined by vivid colors, profound resilience, and a deep reverence for…
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What is Atlixco?
Atlixco is a place in Puebla · Mexico with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Puebla · Mexico |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 18.9097, -98.4370 |
| Last updated |
