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Explore the charming Magic Town of Atlixco, famous for its floriculture, and gaze at the spectacular monumental carpet of flowers on the plinth. Visit the former Convent and Municipal Palace, and enjoy free time to savor local cuisine. Discover the tradition of mezcal in Atlixco in an artisanal mezcalaria with denomination of origin, where you will learn about the different types and enjoy a tasting. End the day in Cholula by visiting San Francisco Acatepec, Santa María Tonanztinal and Parque Soria, where you can climb the Great Pyramid to enjoy a panoramic view of the Puebla Valley.
- Tasting of mezcal in an artisanal mezcalería with denomination of origin
- Explore the Magic Town of Atlixco and its famous flower mat
- Visit the Former Convent and the Municipal Palace of Atlixco
- In Cholula, climb outside the Great Pyramid in Soria Park for 360° views. Visit the temples of Acatepec and Tonanzintla.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Search within the Visitor Center of Puebla located in front of the zocalo, below the Municipal Palace
Itinerary
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1Zocalo De Atlixco
At this point we will know the best of Atlixco Pueblo Mágico. Accompanied by our certified guide you will visit the Parish, the famous stairs of Atlixco with the floral clock, the Former Convent of Atlixco. We will also visit a mezcalería to taste the famous mezcal poblano. You will have free time in case you want to climb to the glass viewpoint where you can observe the whole Altixco Valley and the imposing beauty of the Popocatéptl Volcano.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Templo San Francisco Acatepec
At this stop you will admire the beautiful covered facade of Talavera Poblana as well as the spectacular interior of the temple covered in gold in a Baroque style.
14 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Templo de Santa Maria Tonantzintla
This temple is unique in the world: it is a spectacular example of Mexican Baroque. Its interior was adorned by indigenous hands during colonial times, so these artisans included in the decoration flora, fauna and products of the region as well as symbols of their ancestors. It's a wonder of Mexican baroque.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
At this point we will visit the Convent of San Gabriel, the Plaza de la Concordia and its arcade (the longest in Latin America), the area of crafts. You will have free time to walk outside the archaeological zone and admire the spectacular syncretism represented by the Great Pyramid crowned at the top with the Temple of Our Lady of Remedies. If you want, you can climb the outside stairs to the tip of the pyramid, visit the temple and admire the Puebla Valley surrounded by the volcanoes Popocatépetl, Izztaccíhuatl, La Malinche and on very clear days the Peak of Orizaba.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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