About Tlaxcala, Mexico

Pleasant city with narrow, well-designed streets, striking colonial monuments and a delightful provincial atmosphere which, together with the hospitality of its inhabitants makes Tlaxcala an ideal resort.



Tlaxcala still preserves its original grid from the 16th century, which was also the time when the constructions surrounding its pleasant, sunny plazas were built. The city center is lined with beautiful religious and civil buildings, veritable historical and artistic treasures that are definitely worth visiting. This city, the smallest state capital in the country, is located 115 km outside Mexico City and is extremely easy to reach.



It was founded in 1525 in the Valley of Chalchihuapan, a piece of land ceded by the lords of Tizatlán and Ocotelulco and was originally known as Tlaxcala de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción. In 1524, twelve Francisan friars arrived in Tlaxcala to begin the spiritual conquest and with the help of the indigenous people built open chapels and austere convents. The town grew rapidly and in 1535 it was granted a coat of arms and named the Very Noble and Very Loyal City of Tlaxcala, It was also made the seat of the first archbishopric in New Spain.



Tlaxcala is also within easy reach of places of archaeological, architectural, natural and cultural interest, as well as cattle-raising and pulque haciendas and craftsmen¡¯s villages.