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Before you go
Your trip to Huamantla.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Huamantla – Tlaxcala Destination Tlaxcala and Cacaxtla about 45 km from Tlaxcala
How to get there
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Aeropuerto Internacional de Puebla Hermanos Serdán (PBC) Huejotzingo · 75 km
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Central de Autobuses de Tlaxcala Tlaxcala · 45 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
It is about 45 km from Tlaxcala, around a 50-minute drive or bus ride, and about 50 km from Puebla. From Mexico City it is roughly 160 km.
How many days
One day; two if you include the climb of La Malinche.
When to go
In August, for the Virgin of Charity festival and the carpets. From October to May, for dry days to visit La Malinche.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Not for the center. For La Malinche National Park you need a car, taxi or an organized trip.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Huamantla
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Morning
Puppet museum
Visit the Museo Nacional del Títere in the town center.
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Afternoon
Basilica and convent
See the Basilica of Charity and the former convent of San Luis Obispo.
2 days in Huamantla
Day 2
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All day
La Malinche
Hike the trails of La Malinche National Park with a guide, starting early.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Huamantla?
Visit the Museo Nacional del Títere, the Basilica of Charity and the convent of San Luis Obispo and, in August, see the flower carpets.
What is the Night When No One Sleeps in Huamantla?
It is the night of the Virgin of Charity festival in August, when residents cover the streets with sawdust and flower carpets for the procession.
How far is Huamantla from Tlaxcala?
About 45 km, roughly a 50-minute drive or bus ride.
What time zone is Huamantla in?
UTC−6 year-round, no daylight saving time (Mexico Central Time).