Introducing East of Mexico City
The views get seriously dramatic as you head east from the capital, the landscape peppered with the incredible peaks of Popocatépetl, Iztaccíhuatl and La Malinche rising up to create perfect snow-capped volcanoes visible for miles around. The rugged Sierra Nevada offers scope for anything from invigorating alpine strolls to demanding technical climbs. Unpredictable Popocatépetl, however, remains off limits due to volcanic activity.
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The gorgeous colonial city of Puebla, Mexico’s fifth largest, is the dominant regional center, a local transportation hub and a big tourist draw for its cathedral, culinary attractions and well-preserved history. The surrounding state of Puebla is predominantly rural, and home to approximately half a million indigenous people. This enduring presence lends Puebla a rich handicraft legacy, with products including pottery, carved onyx and fine handwoven and embroidered textiles.
Other towns in the region include Tlaxcala, the charming capital of the tiny state of same name, similarly famed for its rich pre-Hispanic and colonial history, and far-flung Cuetzalan, a real treat for anyone with their own transportation wanting to explore a charming, time-forgotten village amid beautiful and dramatic scenery.
Last updated: Mar 2, 2009
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