Tlaxcala Travel Guide

Tlaxcala is the smallest Mexican state; even so it is home to an extraordinary cultural richness that makes this destination a wonderful place to visit. In its historic center you will find colonial constructions from the 16th century, perfectly preserved as well as a variety of museums, the traditional Plaza de la Constitucion, where all the restaurants and bars are located, and the magnificent San Jose Church.

Those who visit this city can not help but fall in love with its delicious cuisine, rich in flavour and variety, including exquisite dishes such as: the tlaxcalteca soup, "tortillas", "huitlacoche" cream or the Tocatlan chicken. In Tlaxcala you'll find a variety of handicrafts still constructed using Pre- Hispanic techniques, the "sarapes" are a good example of this, also the original "alebrijes", the Talavera pottery and "huejote" wood carved sticks.

As well as its antique buildings and delicious cuisine, this city has a variety of extraordinary natural landscapes that include mountains, cascades and streams, a real paradise for extreme sports such as hiking, rappel, camping, horse back riding or mountain biking. Tlaxcala is an architectonic jewel, featuring magnificent natural scenery and the best authentic Mexican cuisine.