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Town and Municipality in Puebla, Mexico
Photo: Jorge Armando López Reyes, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Pahuatlán (also known as Pahuatlan del Valle) is a quaint village in the mountains of northwest Puebla. Sometimes described as part of the Huasteca region, the town is actually home to a large Otomi and Nahua population. It has a picturesque colonial center and is known for a number of handcrafts including weaving, pottery, and the artisans making amate paper in the nearby village of San Pablito. The town has been designated as one of Mexico's Pueblos Mágicos.
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Enjoyable town square with fountains, walkways, towering palm trees, and a large kiosk (bandstand). Many vendors out on weekends. Next to the town hall (presidencial municipal). Photos of the town's colorful letters are taken here.
Small private botanical garden with a good collection of endemic local species as well as fruit orchards that are used to produce wines and liquers (tastings and bottles available for sale).
Natural area with well marked trails and a swinging wood suspension bridge. Walk to the Bridal Veil falls and enjoy the great outdoors.
Regional cuisine, enchiladas are recommended. Good coffee in the morning, spicy micheladas in the evening.
Traditional bakery with wood-burning oven. Rolls, sweetbreads, cakes, baguettes.
Cozy traditional hotel set around a beautiful courtyard with large swimming pool, off-street parking, and on-site restaurant. Rooms are clean, small, but adequately furnished.
Beautiful modern cabins with kitchens and great views.
Moderate hotel with small rooms, basic furnishings. Cash only.
From Mexico City, it is about a 2-hour bus ride to Xicotepec (Futura buses depart from Indios Verdes). Xicotepec is the nearest bus station to Pahuatlán.
Read in the guideThe town itself is very compact and enjoyable to walk. You'll want to use taxis to reach some of the more remote sites.
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