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Tlaxcala
While the smallest state in Mexico in terms of territory, Tlaxcala is abundant in cultural heritage, historic importance, and colonial ambience. Its great number of attractions in a clean, friendly environment have made it an increasingly popular place among travelers or people simply looking for a weekend escape. The mostly year-round mild climate complements sparkling streets and monuments, kept clean by both the authorities and the inhabitants themselves, which give this city a unique charm and make strolls through the city streets truly enjoyable. A colonial era city whose name means "Place of Corn Bread," Tlaxcala has various claims to fame—Tlaxcalan warriors, who allied with Cortez, were key in Cortez's defeat of the Aztecs, and Tlaxcalan chiefs were the first indigenous people to be baptized by the Spaniards. Cacaxtla, the main archaeological site excavated in the 1970's, is located within 20 kilometers of Tlaxcala city and is world famous for its murals that date back to 600 A.D. It is part of a remarkable group of cities that include Xochitécatl and augment the area's historical relevance. With an abundance of history, culture, and relaxation, Tlaxcala is an ideal place to visit.
Tlaxcala
While the smallest state in Mexico in terms of territory, Tlaxcala is abundant in cultural heritage, historic importance, and colonial ambience. Its great number of attractions in a clean, friendly environment have made it an increasingly popular place among travelers or people simply looking for a weekend escape. The mostly year-round mild climate complements sparkling streets and monuments, kept clean by both the authorities and the inhabitants themselves, which give this city a unique charm and make strolls through the city streets truly enjoyable. A colonial era city whose name means "Place of Corn Bread," Tlaxcala has various claims to fame—Tlaxcalan warriors, who allied with Cortez, were key in Cortez's defeat of the Aztecs, and Tlaxcalan chiefs were the first indigenous people to be baptized by the Spaniards. Cacaxtla, the main archaeological site excavated in the 1970's, is located within 20 kilometers of Tlaxcala city and is world famous for its murals that date back to 600 A.D. It is part of a remarkable group of cities that include Xochitécatl and augment the area's historical relevance. With an abundance of history, culture, and relaxation, Tlaxcala is an ideal place to visit.
