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Municipality in Tlaxcala, Mexico
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Apizaco is a bustling commercial town of 82,000 people (2016) in Tlaxcala state. Apizaco's not scenic or tourist-oriented, and its main interest for travellers is likely to be as a jumping-off place for climbing the volcano La Malinche.
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In this central rotunda of Apizaco lies the emblem of the city, a steam engine named "212" atop a pedestal.
Mostly a museum with railway exhibits but also some displays on history and sports pertaining to the city. Sits adjacent to the railway that extends from Veracruz to Mexico City. Given that a lot of it consists of photographs, it is probably not the most exciting museum you have been to.
Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy
Ahh, Apizaco's own basilica, sitting opposite the Parque Cuauhtemoc like a tall sentinel, very Gothic, yes, looks like it could be in a Van Helsing movie.
Little water park with slides and suspension bridge to hang out at. And well, good luck trying not to get lost if you come out here.
This could be interestingː a vegetarian restaurant in Mexico. The two almost seem incongruous, so this might be worth looking into. Buffet available.
Elegant restaurant with quiet atmosphere and international cuisine.
Casual restaurant, good value for breakfast.
Known for their seafood dishes: fish tacos, grilled salmon, caldo susador, huachinango veracruzano. Delicious!
Simple lodging.
Fancy modern décor. Restaurant downstairs. Unheated rooms with private baths.
Has a restaurant. Cheerful paint tones.
This one has a nice touch of class with its colonial feel. Has a restaurant serving breakfast and bar plus a spa with a massage table and little votive candles, fitness equipment, and a covered pool.
Business-like hotel right by train tracks, so have fun there. Free breakfast though.
Crowded and noisy on the weekends. There is a restaurant.
By bus
There is frequent bus service (about every 20 minutes, from early in the morning to late at night) to and from Puebla on ATAH, which has a station on Ave Zaragoza, south of Madero.
The town is small enough to be easily walkable, but taxis are easy to catch near the ATAH station and along Blvrd. 16 Sept.
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