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State of Mexico
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Tlaxcala is the smallest state in Mexico, just east of the Federal District and Mexico City. It's an excellent destination for foreign travelers who want to see the "real Mexico", far from the crowds on packaged tours heading for dull all-inclusive resorts. Tlaxcala offers quiet colonial towns and magnificent religious artifacts in the state capital.
By car
To get to the state from Mexico City, you must take the México- Puebla highway, taking the exit towards Tlaxcala at the height of San Martín Texmelucan past a booth towards Veracruz and only about 20…
Because Tlaxcala is a small state, taxis are often a practical choice for getting between cities or to outlying areas not served by bus lines.
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its city center is compact and filled with colonial-era building painted in beautiful colors
a jumping-off place for climbing the volcano La Malinche
passing town to Mexico City
small city close to the state capital, historic centro with many old churches
magic town with colorful traditions and capital of the bullfighting
famous for its Fiesta de Maiz (Corn Festival), the town has a rich colonial history with nearby haciendas to explore
the second magic town of Tlaxcala, door of the forest of Puebla
mid-size colonial highland city with two lakes and numerous parks
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