Native Trails MyTrails 2025 283 Tlaxcala 1 Restaurant Casa Taurina Duration: 01:30 h · Price: $$ The Casa Taurina in the center of Tlaxcala is not only an ideal restaurant for those interested in bullfights but also for gourmets who want to savor the cuisine of the oldest state in Mexico. Located right next to Plaza de Toros: Jorge el Ranchero Aguilar, here you will find typical Tlaxcala dishes such as Escamoles, Gusanos de Maguey or a Salsa de Molcajete, which is an excellent match for the meat of the bovine cattle bred in-site. The owners, who can almost always be found in the restaurant or at the spacious Hacienda Atlanga, are obsessed with providing excellent quality with the best service and look forward to your visit. H Hotels HUAMANTLA Malinalli *****, 34 rooms, Reforma Sur No. 105, Centro, CP 90500 '+52 247 4720248 http://www.hotelmalinallihuamantla.com/ MALINTZI Centro Vacacional IMSS Malintzi ***, 46 rooms, Domicilio Conocido, Parque Nacional Malintzi s/n, Altamira Huamantla, CP 90500 '+52 246 4610700 https://www.centrovacacionalmalintzi.com.mx/ TLAXCALA San Francisco Tlaxcala ****, 69 rooms, Plaza de la Constitución No. 17, Col. Centro, CP 90000 '+52 246 3272899 https://www.hotelsanfranciscotlaxcala.com/ 8 Visit to the ruins of Xochitécatl Duration: 01:30 h · Level: Medium From Xochitécatl you can look down on Cacaxtla, which is not too far away – however, here we find ourselves in a completely different time period. The iconic site, which is built on a hill, originates from the Olmec period and the first buildings were built in 800 BC: An eruption of the Popocatépetl volcano in the first century led to the abandonment. Explore the interesting site and enjoy the views. 9 Visit to the historical paintings of Cacaxtla Duration: 01:30 h · Level: Medium The archaeological area of Cacaxtla has only been known for a few decades and was therefore, right from the start, examined using the most modern methods. This means that today many detailed, colored murals can be visited in their original locations. Despite this evidence, we are still in the dark regarding many details of the origin of the builders of this area. However, it seems to come from a synthesis of Central Mexican and Maya influences, which explains the unique position of Cacaxtla. 10 Walk along the La Malinche volcano Duration: 03:00 h · Level: Medium Walk along the volcano La Malinche. From the town of Malintzi you start your hike at an elevation of 3,100 m (10,170 ft.). The route is selected according to the constitution of the hikers and the weather. Our local guide will show you different herbs and is ready to help when necessary during the walk. 11 Visit of the La Corona talavera factory Duration: 01:30 h · Level: Easy Get a close-up impression of the various work-steps used in the production of the well-known talavera pottery. During your tour of Cayetano Corona Gasparino‘s talavera factory, you will see how the products – decorative ceramics as well as commodities – are formed and elaborately painted with mineral dyes according to old traditions. Don Cayetano uses different kinds of clay for his pieces, which are artistically decorated with floral or geometrical patterns after several phases of drying and firing. After having been painted, they are baked in the final firing. In the attached shop, you will certainly find a unique and pretty souvenir.
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