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City in Tlaxcala, Mexico
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Chiautempan is a small city of about 53,000 residents (2022) in the state of Tlaxcala in Central Mexico. The city is also known as Santa Ana Chiautempan, or most commonly, Santa Ana.
Casual eatery with typical antojitos.
Churrasceria-style grilled meats.
Casual, family friendly restaurant with excellent food at reasonable prices. Barbacoa de Picaña, Carne En Su Jugo, Flan de Requeson, Limonadas frescas, pastel de chocolate.
Casual dive bar with filthy restrooms and flirty waitresses. No food but lots of cold beer and spicy micheladas.
Clean, comfortable, well furnished rooms. On-site restaurant. Off-street parking is about a block away.
Barebones budget hotel. Simply furnished rooms, off-street parking.
Mid-range hotel on a busy road. On-site restaurant. Somewhat small rooms and parking lot.
By bus
Chiautempan is served by frequent buses operated by Autotransportes Tlaxcala, Apizaco, Huamantla (ATAH). Buses depart every 2 hours from Mexico City's TAPO bus station for the 2-hour ride.
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