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Before you go
Your trip to Tlaxcala.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Tlaxcala – Tlaxcala Destination Tlaxcala and Cacaxtla Capital
How to get there
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Aeropuerto Internacional de Puebla Hermanos Serdán (PBC) Huejotzingo · 30 km
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Central de Autobuses de Tlaxcala 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Buses from Mexico City depart from the TAPO terminal and take around 2 hours; from Puebla, under an hour. Puebla International Airport (PBC) in Huejotzingo is the closest. The bus station is about 1 km from the center.
How many days
One day for the center and Cacaxtla; two days to see the museums at a relaxed pace.
When to go
Any month works; in the dry season, from October to May, there is little rain. In summer, showers usually fall late in the day.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
The center is small and flat. To reach Cacaxtla, use a car, taxi, or bus to Nativitas.
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 Tlaxcala
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Morning
Franciscan convent
Visit the Franciscan convent complex and the cathedral, climbing the stone ramp.
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Afternoon
Cacaxtla
Go to the archaeological site of Cacaxtla to see the murals and the pyramids of Xochitécatl.
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Late afternoon
Plaza de la Constitución
Return to the center, see the murals in the Government Palace, and finish at the plaza.
2 days in Tlaxcala
Day 2
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Morning
Ocotlán
Climb up to the Basilica of Ocotlán and see the baroque chapel behind the altar.
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Afternoon
Huamantla
Continue to Huamantla and the national puppet museum.
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 Tlaxcala?
Visit the Franciscan convent complex, the Basilica of Ocotlán and the Government Palace, and go to the archaeological site of Cacaxtla.
How far is Tlaxcala from Puebla?
About 35 km, less than an hour by car or bus.
Is the Franciscan convent complex of Tlaxcala a World Heritage Site?
Yes. The Franciscan complex of Our Lady of the Assumption was added to the UNESCO list in 2021, as an extension of the early monasteries of Popocatépetl.
What time zone is Tlaxcala in?
UTC−6 year-round, no daylight saving time (Mexico Central Time).