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City in Tlaxcala, Mexico
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Tlaxcala (Tlaxcala de Xicohténcatl) is the capital of the state of Tlaxcala. The city still has many of its old colonial structures including the former Franciscan monastery, as well as newer civic structures such as the Xicohtencatl Theatre. It was home to 90,000 people in 2010.
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Pilgrimage place where the Virgin is said to have appeared to so and so in the 15th century, and that houses the venerated statue of Ocotlan along with rich embellishments in its bas-reliefs behind the altar.
Tlaxcala's downtown square, framed by the Palacio de Gobierno and Palacio Municipal (former grain silo) on the north and Palacio de Justicia in straw yellow tones and Museo de Arte de Tlaxcala on the west.
Palacio de Gobierno
Historical governmental palace building housing murals and codices regarding the four dominions of Tepeticpac, Ocotelolco, Tizatlan and Quiahuiztlan.
Original construction was between 1537 and 1542, with the church and adjoining former Franciscan monastery. Original roof beams still intact. The church has some rare examples in the Western Hemisphere of Moorish art.
Notable paintings and sculpture and ethnography exhibits in the five halls covering the pre-Hispanic period up to the 19th century and two halls set aside for temporary exhibits. Went from originally being a Franciscan monastery to a military barracks to its present use. Between here and the Plaza Xicohtencatl is the pedestrian-friendly corridor called Calzada San Francisco.
Museum about a Tlaxcalan writer if you are so inclined to that sort of thing. And next door is a bullring that has played quite a part in Tlaxcala's history due to the popularity of the pastime.
Town plaza where numerous art vendors and craft stalls are located, in addition to souvenir stores along the perimeter.
Another historical museum of Tlaxcala. Lots of little religious artifacts here and things.
Eclectic and religious art and a little bit of this and that.
Has some interesting Neoclassical architecture after being built during the Porfirio Diaz period. A city landmark.
18th century baroque church that was the original diocese cathedral before it was transferred to Puebla. Has blue Talavera tiles and orange walls for a dazzling imagery of color. One block west of here across Plaza Juarez is the 19th century Palacio Legislativo that has an eye-pleasing facade of grey sandstone.
White adult and baby lions, jaguars, bears, giraffes, monkeys, snakes, and other members of the animal kingdom await you here.
Part of the former convent complex, offers a wide variety of local dishes and flavors.
Contemporary restaurant serving nuevo Mexican cuisine. Extensive wine list featuring some outstanding selections from the Valle de Guadalupe. Outdoor rooftop dining area is very pleasant in the evening and offers some excellent views.
Traditional Mexican restaurant serving innovative nouveau cuisine in a beautifully upscale atmosphere that includes an outdoor patio. In addition to tacos, enchiladas and other traditional favorites there are pasta dishes and breakfast plates that borrow from European cuisines.
Traditional Mexican restaurant serving regional Tlaxcalan dishes and offering a lunchtime buffet. Wash down your meal with one of the house pulques!
Brazilian style steakhouse with waiters bringing different cuts of grilled meats and an endless salad bar with some delicious sides and desserts. Valet parking available.
Rustic traditional Mexican restaurant serving regional Tlaxcalan favorites. Tasting board featuring 5 pulques. Beautiful outdoor seating area.
Modern contemporary restaurant serving meat grilled over an open fire. Full bar with innovative drinks. Valet parking available.
Budget hostel with adequate and clean rooms with TV (but no remote). A little noisy but easy walk to downtown and absolutely dirt cheap.
Has garden and terrace and continental breakfast to get you going in the morning.
Cozy colonial hotel with large rooms. Off-street parking available.
Large historic hotel on the main plaza in downtown Tlaxcala. Classy atmosphere with spacious rooms that could use air conditioning. Large, very nice swimming pool. On-site restaurant with buffet breakfast and made to order omelettes.
Moderate hotel, with spartan but spacious rooms that lack any kind of decor or personality. On-site restaurant.
You are out of luck insofar as air service here, but ATAH, Exal, Futura and ADO provide some connections to other cities via bus. The central bus station is
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