Cuetzalan, Puebla
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
 |
This article does not cite any references or sources. (November 2006) Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unverifiable material may be challenged and removed. |
Cuetzalan is a small town set high in the hills in the north of the Mexican state of Puebla, 183 kilometers from Puebla, the state capital. It is located in the Sierra Norte region. The town itself is characterized by sloping cobbled streets and numerous rustic buildings. It serves as the municipal seat for the surrounding municipality of Cuetzalan del Progreso.
Cuetzalan was named a "Pueblo Mágico" in 2002.
The town center is largely comprised of handcraft markets as well as numerous stalls selling every-day necessities. As a touristic attraction, the town also has a few bars, restaurants and nightclubs. Getting to Cuetzalán from Puebla takes around four hours. The best route is by getting a coach from central bus depot in Puebla.
Contents |
[edit] La Cascada
One of the main attractions of the town is La Cascada de las Brisas, a waterfall located within the jungle surrounding the town. There are some open back jeeps that can be taken to the end of the road, where a trail begins through the jungle to the pool at the bottom of the waterfall.
[edit] The caves
The town also boasts other attractions such as its large network of caves. In 2005 a group of British cavers got trapped in the caves and were stuck for several days. Upon being rescued it transpired that they were all military personnel. Since the Mexican government had not been informed of the presence of foreign military personnel, they were deported back to the United Kingdom, causing brief diplomatic friction between the two countries.
[edit] Media
XECTZ-AM, a government-run indigenous community radio station that broadcasts in Nahuatl and Totonac, is based in Cuetzalan.
