Zacatlan
, Mexico
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Zacatlán visitors in the state of Puebla, perceive fog and cold, as if someone had lifted the entire community through the roof. In an instant the streets are filled with fog and you can not even see the tip of the nose. However, this phenomenon is no less suggestive and attractive. Then, the next thing out is a huge floral clock in the Old Town, which sets the pace of life of the people of sorcery.
There are many excellent quality hotels and services in Zacatlán. We recommend booking in one of the neighborhoods of the historic center to have on hand, much of what is best for tourists this magical town. Then, a good suggestion is to try some typical food of the region, such as tortillas with delicious meat chalupas- of chicken-, Mass tlacoyos- gorditas a rich gravy and coffee or a soft drink made with fresh apples they have done to this community, famous on the continent.
Outside the Watchmaking Museum, at Necromancer, Saturdays and Sundays, noon and night, interesting show of automatons is made. This event shows how, in the upper part of an estate, life-size dolls dressed in traditional costumes and dancing folk music of our country appear. At night increases the attractiveness of this performance to include colorful light effects.
It is also missed knowing the temple and former Franciscan convent Zacatlán, being the oldest of the state of Puebla, and visit the village as part of the Fair of the Apple, which is performed every year in August . This event includes music, regional dances, fireworks and palisades.
Must Know
Then, we must explore the famous Valley of Stones Encimadas, which is located about 25 minutes from town, along the road to Camotepec. It is a vast wild place where colossal rocks, placed one above the other in whimsical formations appear. Some have curious names that have been assigned by the locals, so for example: "Popeye", "dinosaur" or "the Portal of Time". Encimadas Stones Valley is an enabling environment for ecotourism and adventure tourism site. There you can take long walks through the valleys, rent horses to explore these strange places, feeding pets in a small petting zoo, zip line launch and camping.
Must-see for visitors Zacatlán of Apples, is the Museum of Clocks, Alberto Olvera Hernandez. This cultural center, while driving a high cost of entry, well worth to be visited, the value of your display. There we shared the history of the manufacture of watches, from the larger ones, to be placed in public spaces, to compact and individuals. We are facing a retrospective view of how he timed the human being, since ancient times.
Moreover, being Zacatlán a people rich in apples, the villagers sought a way to exploit this over-production. That was the origin of ciders and fruit liqueurs that are produced in the community.Therefore, it is advisable to visit places like the cider in San Rafael, where this rich beverage made from the 1930s is an excellent place to try different ciders, spirits and cocktails. Another business with a long tradition in Zacatlán, Vazquez is the bakery, where, from the early twentieth century, the typical bread is made of cheese. Surprised to know that it has continued to develop since then, using the traditional wood oven.
An excellent recommendation is to visit the beautiful waterfall Tulimán, superb water fall 350 meters, divided into three main parts. There is an accessible path to reach Tulimán, which means about 10 minutes of walking. These beautiful waterfalls are located inside an ecological park with fireworks, zip lines and spaces to practice rappel.
Get There
Departing from Mexico City, you must follow the road 150 to Puebla and then follow Route 119 bound for Chignahuapan.