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City & Municipality in Puebla, Mexico
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Atlixco is a small town in the Central Mexico state of Puebla. It calls itself, Atlixco de Flores and informally The city of flowers. Flowers are taken seriously here. They're grown commercially in the area and decorate nearly every house. Naturally, the town is famous for its Festival of Flowers. Spend some time here, and don't forget to smell the roses...
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Our Lady of Mercies
Historic 17th-century church that once had a large attached monastery. The main portal features paired columns with spiraling vines and sculptures in niches on the upper and lower levels. The doorway is a Moorish arch with a center niche containing an image of the Virgin of Mercy giving shelter to the founder of the Mercedian order, together with other saints. The interio contains a large portrait of Our Lady of Mercy painted by colonial era artist José Joaquín Magón. The pulpit dates from the 18th century and is made with wood inlays. The church has a collection of 18th-century ecclesiastic art that has degraded over time and is undergoing restoration.
Town Hall
A town hall is a town hall, and normally that spells boring, but not in Atlixco. The Palacio Municipal is filled with contemporary murals, they cover most wallspace and can even be found in stairwells and other "hidden" public areas.
Bonsai Museum
Unique museum that showcases the art of bonsai. Founded by Japanese-American John Naka, the museum has more than 400 examples of the Japanese art of carefully sculpting plants into gnarly, twisty, fanciful forms. Some of the living exhibits are more than 60 years old. Handicap accessible.
Christmas Museum
Small, kid-oriented museum dedicated to the spirit of Christmas. Kids can ride a miniature train ride.
Glass Overlook
Glass decked observation platform that gives you views of the valley, the Popocateptl volcano in the distance, and gives you a bit of vertigo to go with the views. Good place for shutterbugs.
In the middle of town is a high hill topped with an old yellow-colored chapel. It's a brisk 20-minute stair climb and hike to get there from downtown, and it makes for a great morning workout. You'll be rewarded with the town's best views (including the nearby Popocatapetl volcano).
Take your choice of two different tandem dives: (1) jump at 15,000 feet for 20 seconds of free fall, or (2) jump at 17,000 feet for 60 seconds of free fall. Course instruction also offered if you decide to make a practice of jumping out of perfectly good airplanes.
Small, local aquatic park with 3 cold-water pools. Grills available. Camping available.
Long-established traditional seafood restaurant in the heart of downtown.
Small cozy restaurant serving traditional Mexican cuisine.
Casual restaurant with regional cuisine. Mole seems to be the specialty and goes with everything.
Small craft brewery producing a variety of beer styles and flavors. Beers include a brown ale, a radler, a mezcal brown ale, and a blackberry ale, but the offerings change regularly so expect a different mix of flavors of styles.
High-end boutique hotel that combines traditional decor with modern facilities. Spacious rooms, quiet, comfortable. Manicured gardens with swimming pools. Popular place for weddings and social events.
Moderate hostal style place with private rooms and shared bathrooms. Rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable. Good value for budget travelers.
Boutique hotel with rooftop garden and pool. On-site restaurant open 24 hours. Comfortable, quiet rooms.
Upscale hotel with spacious rooms and a well-manicured garden. On-site restaurant and bar. On-site spa services.
This is the town's main marketplace. Lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, household items, and more. Best place in town to get great street food that represents local cuisines at very affordable prices.
By combi
Combis run between Atlixco and Puebla and cost about M$40 for the 30-minute ride.
By car
Blablacar is a good option between Puebla and Atlixco. Shared rides start at M$40.
It is a small town which is easily walkable. Taxis are readily available for trips to further destinations. A taxi sitio is located near the main plaza.
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