The Sierra Norte of Puebla is a fertile region where different rivers have their pot, which pass before emptying into the Gulf of Mexico. These sites typically reach heights ranging between one thousand and two thousand meters above sea level. It is a teeming territory of dense, rocky areas, with layers of fog gradually dispersed, at dawn, in an atmosphere of rumor waterfalls and wildlife frond. It seems a landscape taken from a book of the nineteenth century, with conifer appearing between curtains of fog, while advancing by between steep slopes, among coffee and fruit trees. This is the place where different peoples, ancient and picturesque, where tourists and travelers find endless occasions for enjoyment and discovery rise. Chignahuapan is one of these villages in the Sierra Norte de Puebla.The meaning of his name, of Nahuatl origin, is "About nine water". This is a community that has been inhabited since the seventh century AD, just when totonacas groups settled in the region.Chignahuapan today is primarily an agricultural town and its inhabitants are dedicated to the cultivation of wheat, oats, corn and bean.

Chignahuapan to visit Chignahuapan An interesting tip is that in early November, is performed over a week, the National Tree Fair and Christmas sphere.In the framework of this event the usual trimmings of these celebrations are exhibited and offered at very affordable prices. Therefore, besides being funny it is very profitable. It should be mentioned that in Chignahuapan are produced annually more than 70 million fields, which has earned him this Puebla community, renowned internationally. Activities in Chignahuapan Pueblo Magico in the Plaza of the Constitution of Chignahuapan, its central square, the beautiful parish of St. James, built in the sixteenth century worth visiting stands. The same applies to its attractive Moorish kiosk projection with its fountain and surrounding houses, white walls and red tile. Not far away, is another must-see building: the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, with an impressive cedar sculpture, placed in the main altar, created by the artist poblano Jose Luis Silva.In this beautiful town, it is also recommended to enjoy the Laguna de Chignahuapan, ideal for carp fishing. When you visit the hot springs of the place, do not miss the Church of the Tree-ear.This holy place is a local curiosity. It is a tiny fungus petrificado- found in 1880 by a farmer in the region and in whose observance surface only through a different lens magnificador- figures of Jesus Christ.

The main reasons why this poblano corner, deserves to be known and not lie both its charming ambience with whitewashed houses, or the splendor of its sunsets, which can be seen in the distance. It is rather its thermal baths and traditional crafts, focused on the development of Christmas spheres.As regards the former, a few kilometers from downtown Chignahuapan a sulphurous spring, born to which the locals assigned healing abilities. In that place was installed a spa, a spa and lodging establishment, clean and compliant. As regards the areas of Chignahuapan, it is more relevant to the city industrial dynamics. In this village there are about 200 workshops and more than 3,000 artisans focused on the production of Christmas spheres. Several of them used to working to open for tourists and visitors to know the details of their work. In addition to being something really interesting, Chignahuapan visit gives us the opportunity to purchase Christmas spheres at the best prices possible.

If you think Chignahuapan reach from the north follow the highways 57 and 180. If instead you come from east to west, take the motorway 57,130 and 180. Finally, from the southeast, the highways to be used are 150 and 180.