Atlixco: Come to Mexico's City of Flower
Atlixco is a city in the Mexican state of Puebla and dubbed as the "city of flowers" because of its wide production of ornamental plants and flowers. It also welcomes visitors with an amazing view of the Popocateptl Volcano landscape. Tourists can have a variety of choices when it comes to Atlixco hotels and lodges.
Best Time to Visit
This city is known for having the best climate in Mexico because of its geographical location. It is situated 1700 meters above sea level. Visitors can enjoy a light and calm breeze of wind during the months of March and April which are ideal for outdoor activities. In September, Atlixco hold its most important and notable cultural event called the El Huey Atlixcayotl that is an adaptation of an old indigenous celebration featuring modern music, dance and cultural performances. It is suggested to stay for days to maximize the trip as one can also easily find ideal Atixco MEX accommodations.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Other than the festivities, flower production and Popocateptl Volcano landscape, Atlixco is also home to different century old structures. The Zocalo Sqaure is a must have in every tourist's bucket list that houses a 16th century convent and an Arabesque style square. Watch different kinds of parrots and macaws in the Loro Puebla Zoo. Get to visit the Candy Street, and the Amparo Museum, in nearby Puebla. Atlixco has a wide list of hotels travelers can choose from for their overnight stay. Set in a 17th century structure, the Alqueria de Carrion Hotel Boutique is strategically located at the city center with its most rustic and luxurious rooms to choose from. A 1-minute walk to Atlixco Square can give you lots of amenities like smoke free guest room, restaurants, garden, terrace and meeting room. Another perfect accommodation for tourists is the La Aldea Hotel and Spa. Tourists can have the chance to choose for different types of bungalow rooms built with stone walls, palapa roofs and furniture made from wood.