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Church · Huamantla, Tlaxcala
Basilica of Our Lady of Charity
Sanctuary of the Virgin of Charity, Huamantla’s patroness, from which the August procession departs over the flower carpets.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Basilica of Our Lady of Charity
The Basilica of Our Lady of Charity is Huamantla’s main church and houses the city’s patroness image. The 18th-century building has a Baroque façade and an interior with gilded altarpieces.
In August, the Feast of the Virgin of Charity lasts for weeks. On the main night, from August 14 to 15, residents cover about 6 km of streets with carpets of colored sawdust, flowers and seeds, made with stencils, for the procession to pass. The festival is known as the night when no one sleeps.
Near the basilica is the former 16th-century Franciscan convent of San Luis Obispo, with a large atrium and chapels.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About an hour.
Best time
In August, during the Feast of the Virgin of Charity; in other months, in the morning.
How to get there
In downtown Huamantla, within walking distance from the main square.
Tip
On the night of the carpets, arrive early: the streets fill up and traffic is closed in the center.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Basilica of Our Lady of Charity
When are Huamantla’s carpets made?
In August, during the Feast of the Virgin of Charity; the main night is usually August 14–15.
What are Huamantla’s carpets made of?
Colored sawdust, flowers and seeds, designed with stencils on the streets.
What is near the Basilica of Charity?
The former 16th-century Franciscan convent of San Luis Obispo.