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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.
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Christmas Museum
Small, kid-oriented museum dedicated to the spirit of Christmas. Kids can ride a miniature train ride.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Small, local aquatic park with 3 cold-water pools. Grills available. Camping available.