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Pahuatlán
Territory of craft paper

Pahuatlán

VIENTO

This is place has great avocados or pahuas. It is the cradle of amate paper which is a craft made with tree bark. In pre-Hispanic times, it was used in ceremonies to gods; today, the town San Pablito Pahuatlán, still elaborates this crafts.

Visit
  • Santillan Botanical Garden

    The tour of this botanical garden will allow you to know and learn about the wide collection of plants of the region as well as their care and importance. At the end of the tour, you will enjoy the famous liquors prepared with local products such as acachul, pineapple, blackberry or wild grape.

  • The Viewpoint of Ahila

    In the Viewpoint of Ahila, a community located on the hill with the same name, you can practice activities such as hiking or mountain biking. Bird watching is also one of the wonders that this place offers.

  • Kiosk Zaragoza and Parish of Santiago Apóstol

    Enjoy the peace and calm offered by this corner of the province of Puebla. In this, kiosk you can enjoy the performance of huapangueros who interpret traditional melodies. On the other hand, the Parish of Santiago Apóstol, built in the sixteenth century by the order of San Augustín, will take you back in time.

  • Xolotla Suspension Bridge

    If you love adrenaline and natural landscapes, the Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla suspension bridge is a must. Walking through its 60 meters (196 feet) will be a wonderful experience. It connects the community of Pahuatlán del Valle with Xolotla, above the Pahuatiltla River.

    What to eat?

    The gastronomy in Pahuatlán is well-known its various ingredients and its traditional preparation. Famous dishes are the tamales in corn peel, molotes in green or red sauce, the tasty peanut atole, pineapple or blackberry; in addition to the coffee which is truly traditional in this region of the state.

    What to eat?

    The gastronomy in Pahuatlán is well-known its various ingredients and its traditional preparation. Famous dishes are the tamales in corn peel, molotes in green or red sauce, the tasty peanut atole, pineapple or blackberry; in addition to the coffee which is truly traditional in this region of the state.

    What to buy?

    The main artisan product is the amate paper. Artisans in this region have blended the tradition and modernity in their designs, something that can only be done with a high level skill. You can find centerpieces, folders, notebooks, and more. Another product that demonstrates the creativity of the locals is the embroidery with beads.

    What to buy?

    The main artisan product is the amate paper. Artisans in this region have blended the tradition and modernity in their designs, something that can only be done with a high level skill. You can find centerpieces, folders, notebooks, and more. Another product that demonstrates the creativity of the locals is the embroidery with beads.

    How to get there?

    If you are in the capital of Puebla, take the highway 119 D or the Arco Norte in order to get to your destination in three hours and a half.

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    Avenida Reforma 1305
    Edificio San Javier
    Colonia Centro
    Puebla Pue. C.P. 72000

    222 122 1100


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    Av 5 Ote 3, Centro
    histórico de Puebla,
    72000 Puebla Pue.

    2222 46 24 90

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