ARCHITECTURAL AND NATURAL BEAUTY IN THE MIDST OF THE SIERRA

Plaza Principal (Main Plaza)

When visiting this town, you can enjoy a peaceful atmosphere and stroll through its large square with a garden that resembles an orchard, surrounded by picturesque arcades filled with the exquisite scent of roasted coffee emanating from the cafes, as well as craft shops offering jewelry made from coffee seeds.

At its kiosk, you can listen to the notes of musical bands and savor delicious esquites or ice cream.

Palacio Municipal (City Hall)

Here, you can admire the beautiful Murals of Xicotepec, narrating the region's history, created by Felipe Castellanos.

Parroquia de San Bautista

An elegant building formerly known as the Calvario Parish, built in 1571 with a neo-gothic style that reflects structural similarities to the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. It houses catacombs of characters from the 16th and 17th centuries.

Casa Carranza Museum

This is the place where the autopsy of this distinguished historical figure was conducted. It has three rooms narrating the life of the former president. Some objects from that era and photographs of his funeral procession are exhibited here.

Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 14:00 hrs and from 17:00 to 18:00 hrs.

Centro Botánico El Ángel de tu Salud (Botanical Center)

A vast garden where medicinal plants are cultivated. 

Xochipila Ceremonial Center

A pre-Hispanic sacred rock where the inhabitants, shamans, witches, and all the ethnic groups of Puebla gather annually to honor San Juan Techachalco with dances, music, and the bright colors of marigold flowers, evoking their power for cleansing and healing.

Monumental Virgin of Guadalupe

This is Xicotepec's main attraction. It was built on Cerro del Tabacal and can be seen from any point in the town.

It stands 20 meters tall, making it the largest image of the Virgin of Guadalupe in all of Latin America.