In this town, the artisians create impressive works of embroidered gold beads used to dress the Virgen de la Caridad (Our Lady of Charity).

You will also find some beautiful macrame pieces like flowerpots, shawls, mats, tablecloths, bags, purses, backpacks, and capes, as well as pieces of amate paper, figures made of totomoxtle or corn husks, rugs, wool blankets, and traditional masks use for the carnival celebrations.

Modern Mexican puppetry is traced to Huamantla, the tradition dates back to the 19th century due entirely to the Rosete Aranda family traveling puppet show that toured for over a century. If you like the puppets you will have an unforgettable experience while visiting this town.

However, Huamantla is world famous for La noche que nadie duerme (The Night When Nobody Sleeps) when the town will be carpeted with over 8 kilometers worth of multi-colored sawdust tapetes (carpets). At this festival people use colorful sand, flowers, fruits and dyed sawdust to create carpets as offerings for its patron saint, La Virgen de la Caridad.

Yet while the carpets look gorgeous from a distance, the real charm lies in seeing them being made by skilled local artisans up close. The designs run the gamut from florals to religious imagery, while geometric patterns are also favored.

Locals take turns in transforming their streets into mesmerizing pieces of art, but it is an ephemeral art that stay on the streets for around four to six hours so they can be admired by the residents and visitors. Nobody can step on them until the procession starts.

Do not miss the unique experience of admiring these original creations and enjoying the festive atmosphere of this event.