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San Andrés Calpan
Calpan

San Andrés Calpan

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Calpan means “place where there are many houses”. It comes from the Nahuatl "calli” which means “house”, and “pan” that means “in or on”. It is the birthplace of the ingredients of the Chile en nogada, which is an important iconic dish of Mexican cuisine.

Visit
  • Convent of San Miguel Calpan

    Built in the sixteenth century by Fray Juan de Alameda, it has a facade with two angels in relief that hold the shield of the Franciscan order. It has an atrium surrounded by walls with battlements that make it look like a fortress. The complex includes four chapels; one for La Virgen de Guadalupe, one for San Francisco, one for San Miguel, and the last one for San Juan. In 1955 UNESCO awarded it as World Cultural Heritage Site.

  • Parish of San Andrés

    This parish was built between the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries and has a New-Spanish style; some of its main features are a Latin cross and a drum dome.

  • Temple of San Lucas Atzala

    Fray Juan de Alameda was in charge of the construction of this temple in 1548. It has a walled atrium with battlements and three quarry arcades. Its main facade shows images of two angels holding the Franciscan shield.

  • Forest of San Mateo Ozolco

    This is a humid place that fosters the flora and fauna due to its various streams and small waterfalls. Its walk is a wonderful idea to experience.

    What to eat?

    Come and eat the famous Chile en nogada which is typical in Calpan; all its main ingredients are cultivated in the region. You can also try the “nopal-mole” a mole of prickly pear and made with guajillo pepper, tamales or barbacoa with handmade tortillas. Its typical drink is the rice and oat champurrado.

    What to eat?

    Come and eat the famous Chile en nogada which is typical in Calpan; all its main ingredients are cultivated in the region. You can also try the “nopal-mole” a mole of prickly pear and made with guajillo pepper, tamales or barbacoa with handmade tortillas. Its typical drink is the rice and oat champurrado.

    What to buy?

    In Calpan, artisans turn corn leaves or totomoxtle into artistic ornamental figures. You can also taste and buy their delicious ciders.

    What to buy?

    In Calpan, artisans turn corn leaves or totomoxtle into artistic ornamental figures. You can also taste and buy their delicious ciders.

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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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