Cuetzalan del Progreso
October 1 - 8 Cuetzalan has celebrated their Coffee Fair since
1949. A queen is crowned and there is dancing and activities
rich in tradion in the city's main park.
The national fair of the Huipil rescues indigenous roots by
maifesting customs and traditions. By conserving the purity of
this celebration it gives the town and its people a grand sense of
pride and purity.
The local Tiangus (or street market) is one of the most colorfull in
Mexico. Here it is possible to buy everything - from tradicional
local delicacies to all kinds of arts and crafts.
Since the XVI century Cuetzalan has celebrated all of the most
important celebrations creating one of the most authentic fairs for
natives and mestizos alike.
Santuarios
Lic. Carlos Garcìa No. 1
Colonia Centro
C.P.73560 Cuetzalan, Puebla
Tel:.01-233-331-00-19
Gran Hotel le ofrece comodidad y confort familiar
Fotografías. Elvia Chaparro. Copyright
Caves:
Of great natural beauty, the municipality also boasts other natural attractions
such as its large network of caves which have been explored by important
groups of spelaeologists.
Rivers:
Multiple rivers ending in waterfalls and many caves (some with internal rivers)
lend to Cuetzalans amazing landscape..
Crafts:
Cuetzalan offers on a great variety of artisan producers and products,
too many to be mentioned here.
Textiles:
Textiles made mainly in garment .- loom as:
blouses, shawls, belts, blouses, bags and other
items such as silk shawls, tablecloths, napkins,
tornilleros and a wide variety of garments with
designs woven by hand.
Basketwork:
With regional natural fibers (jonote and
beaches) they make; guacales, baskets,
carry flowerpots and other objects
ornamental
Sanctuary of Guadalupe:
In 1896 its builders took most of its elements of the
Cathedral of Lourdes of France to build the Sanctuary of
Guadalupe. To the tower they added many terra-cotta
(or clay) pitchers to give it its own characteristic thats has
given it its name of "The church of little pitchers."
Parish of San Francisco:
Situated in the city center is the monumental Parish of San Francisco.
This Renaissance style church with Doric and Roman characteristics
featurs the highest steeple in the state of Puebla.
Chapel of the Conception:
This hybrid-style chapel was built in the begining of the 20th century.
It features murals adorning the inside creating a special spot that
is truly "Cuetzalan".
Yohualichan:
Yohualichan is believed to have been founded at the
beginning of the Classic period 0 to 900 A.D. These
ruins recall much to the pre-Hispanic city of El Tajín
in Veracruz. The niches of the basements and grecas
that decorate the slope of the largest pyramid of
Yohualichan also exist in the holy city of El Tajín.
The national fair of the Huipil rescues indigenous roots by
Santuarios
Caves:
Of great natural beauty, the municipality also boasts other natural attractions
such as its large network of caves which have been explored by important
groups of spelaeologists.
Rivers:
Multiple rivers ending in waterfalls and many caves (some with internal rivers)
lend to Cuetzalans amazing landscape..
Crafts:
Cuetzalan offers on a great variety of artisan producers and products,
too many to be mentioned here.
Textiles:
Textiles made mainly in garment .- loom as:
blouses, shawls, belts, blouses, bags and other
items such as silk shawls, tablecloths, napkins,
tornilleros and a wide variety of garments with
designs woven by hand.
Basketwork:
With regional natural fibers (jonote and
beaches) they make; guacales, baskets,
carry flowerpots and other objects
ornamental
Sanctuary of Guadalupe:
In 1896 its builders took most of its elements of the
Cathedral of Lourdes of France to build the Sanctuary of
Guadalupe. To the tower they added many terra-cotta
(or clay) pitchers to give it its own characteristic thats has
given it its name of "The church of little pitchers."
Parish of San Francisco:
Situated in the city center is the monumental Parish of San Francisco.
This Renaissance style church with Doric and Roman characteristics
featurs the highest steeple in the state of Puebla.
Chapel of the Conception:
This hybrid-style chapel was built in the begining of the 20th century.
It features murals adorning the inside creating a special spot that
is truly "Cuetzalan".
Yohualichan:
Yohualichan is believed to have been founded at the
beginning of the Classic period 0 to 900 A.D. These
ruins recall much to the pre-Hispanic city of El Tajín
in Veracruz. The niches of the basements and grecas
that decorate the slope of the largest pyramid of
Yohualichan also exist in the holy city of El Tajín.
