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A PARADISE IN THE MIDDLE OF FORESTS, RIVERS, AND MOUNTAINS
This beautiful mountain village and its surroundings constitute a true paradise composed of forests, rivers, mountains, and lagoons.
Its name means "on the wall of trees" in Nahuatl and is part of the region called Sierra Mágica. It is a friendly village known for its monumental constructions.
Its first inhabitants settled in the year 1116 and belonged to the Chichimeca culture. From the pre-Hispanic era, only a few small mounds located in the El Cerrito neighborhood remain.
A significant part of its economy is based on floriculture, which is why it is famous for its Flower Fair held in February, where orchids and azaleas take center stage.
It is located 167 km (2 hours 45 minutes) from the city of Puebla, 107 km (one and a half hours) from Poza Rica, and 166 km (3 hours) from Mexico City.
Huauchinango
What to See in Huauchinango
Tourist Attractions in Huauchinango
Plaza de Armas (Main Plaza)
The town center maintains its colonial charm, with a Plaza de Armas at its heart surrounded on all four sides by traditional portals housing various businesses.
In the center, there is a pleasant kiosk, and its benches shaded by huge trees and palm trees invite you to sit down and enjoy the peace that permeates Huauchinango.
Palacio Municipal (City Hall)
It is located in front of the Plaza de Armas and is a quarry construction with a colonial style dating back to 1835. It consists of two levels with double arches and is adorned with iron balconies, displaying simple elegance.
The traditional crowning of the Queen of Flowers takes place at the Cultural Esplanade, and the ceremony of the Eagle Brothers Flyers, a ritual celebrated in honor of the sun, is similar to the Papantla Flyers.
Santuario del Señor Jesús en su Santo Entierro
It was built between 1534 and 1550. Its facade has a neoclassical style and features a large tower with a bell tower.
Locals tell an interesting legend about the image. Inside the sanctuary, you will find the Mural of Faith, painted by Raúl Domínguez Lechuga, representing the evangelization in Huachinango. Additionally, there is a pre-Hispanic base at the main altar.
Parroquia de la Santa María La Asunción
It is one of the most distinctive buildings in this Magical Town. It was built in the mid-20th century and boasts its grandeur and architectural projection with a dome measuring 84 m in diameter and 25 m in height, the third largest dome in Latin America.
Inside, it houses the Virgin of the Assumption surrounded by a mural with representations of the region's flora and fauna.
Adjacent to it is a convent complex dating back to the 17th century, where the image of the "Lord Jesus in His Holy Burial" is located, an image to which many miracles are attributed.
What to Do in Huauchinango
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UNMISSABLE EXPERIENCES IN HUAUCHINANGO
Visita la Cascada Totolapa
Explora la Presa Necaxa
Visita el Centro Campestre las Truchas
Experience Nature
Surrounded by tall hills, crossed by rivers that descend into deep ravines forming waterfalls, Huauchinango is an ideal place for nature lovers and extreme adventure seekers. In fact, events like the Raid Adventure or the Extreme Tour have been held here.
Just 10 km away is the Necaxa Dam, where you can hike, take boat rides, and go fishing. On the shores of the lagoon, there are restaurants with viewpoints and a flower market. It is a place with unique landscapes as it is completely surrounded by hills.
You can also visit the Tenango Dam, the Campestre Las Truchas, and be amazed by the waterfalls of Totolapa and Salto Chico.
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