If you want to explore Mexico’s magical towns, you can’t miss Zacatlán de las Manzanas. It’s one of Puebla’s greatest treasures, and we promise you’ll love it as soon as you arrive. Live a unique experience and enjoy what Mexico has to offer. Book your flight to Puebla!
Discover Zacatlán de las Manzanas
There are many magical towns in Puebla, but Zacatlán de las Manzanas is unique for one reason: it will make you feel like you’re among clouds. Its location in Puebla’s Sierra Norte allows thick fog to cover the whole town.
Zacatlán de las Manzanas is recognized for being one of the country’s top apple producers, which gives it its name. In April 2011, it was recognized as a magical town.
Explore Zacatlán de las Manzanas!
If you’re already in Puebla and are wondering what to do in Zacatlán de las Manzanas, here are a few ideas.
Franciscan Ex-Convent
Start by visiting this Colonial building, built in 1567 by Franciscan friars. This makes it the oldest convent in Puebla.
The Ex-Convento Franciscan Ex-Convent is dedicated to the Virgin of the Assumption, who is celebrated during the apple fair. Enjoy a great festivity!
Piedras Encimadas Valley
Zacatlán’s Piedras Encimadas Valley will surprise you when you visit. It’s a 40-minute drive from downtown Zacatlán de las Manzanas. Its monumental stones, that appear to be super-imposed, are its most notable feature. These stones are more than 65 million years old and are the result of volcanic activity.
Centenario Clock Factory
Another interesting activity in Zacatlán de las Manzanas is visiting Latin America’s first clock factory. Here, you can learn how clocks work and their evolution over time. The Alberto Olvera Hernández Watchmaking Museum is also a factory, where you can be witness to a performance inspired by clocks with music and traditional costumes.
Crystal Lookout
The magical town of Zacatlán de las Manzanas is home to an amazing crystal lookout that will make you feel as if you’re floating in the air. Yes, you read that right. It’s located just behind the main cemetery and offers unique views. Let the wonderful landscape of Zacatlán’s Crystal Lookout capture your heart. Enjoy the incredible spectacle of fog coming in and out. You can’t miss it!
Paredones
Zacatlán offers countless things to do. It’s time to talk about Paredones, located 3 miles south of Puebla. This historic place is home to ruins of what was once the town’s first church. The famous “paredones” are walls that were built in 1524, a structure that would become the church of Saint Peter.
Flower Clock
This clock is Zacatlán’s icon. It was installed in 1986 during the downtown zocalo’s renovation and was donated by Relojes Centenario. It’s a beautiful monument you can’t miss! It boasts two faces, each with a 16-ft diameter, and has 9 different melodies to tell time, depending on the season. Its creators also produced the clock in Mexico City’s Parque Hundido.
San Pedro Waterfalls
When you visit Paredones, make sure to check out the beautiful San Pedro Waterfalls, right beside this monument. At 65-ft tall, they are one of Zacatlán de las Manzanas’ main attractions.
Tulimán Waterfalls
Visiting these waterfalls is one of the top things to do in Zacatlán de las Manzanas. Admire spectacular waterfalls that are divided into three bodies of water that add up to 984 feet tall. As you explore the Tulimán Waterfalls, you’ll come across the papálotl tree, featuring hollow areas on its sides. These spaces that can be up to 16-ft high and 23 inches wide, fitting up to 15 people inside. These trees are still alive!
Shopping for Crafts
Before you leave, stop by Zacatlán de las Manzanas’ zocalo or main square, where you’ll find a wide variety of crafts made by local artisans. You can choose among embroidered clothes or wooden figurines.
Enjoy the Apple Fair and the Cider Fair
It’s a great idea to visit Zacatlán de las Manzanas in Puebla during two of its most important festivities. The first one is the Apple Fair, celebrated in early August during the feast of the Virgin of the Assumption, patron of fruit harvesters.
During Zacatlán’s Apple Fair, you’ll be able to find delicious products such as bread, jam, cider, and much more.
If you’d rather wait a little longer to visit this magical town in Puebla, we recommend you visit Zacatlán in mid-November during the Cider fair. Celebrate the year’s end with a very Mexican liquor, made by local producers.
Traveling to Zacatlán is easy!
Here’s how to get to Zacatlán de las Manzanas. The first thing you will do is land in Puebla de los Ángeles. Is there anything more comfortable than flying?
After landing, take a nonstop bus from Puebla’s Bus Terminal to Zacatlán de las Manzanas. The ticket is $114 and the ride takes 2.5 hours. Buses depart every 20 minutes, so you’ll have plenty of flexibility.
Your second option is to rent a car at Puebla Airport and drive to Zacatlán de las Manzanas. The drive takes between 1.5 and 2 hours, and you can make it last longer by stopping at the charming towns you’ll find on your way.
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Fall in love with local cuisine
Food has a way to embrace us, and Zacatlán de las Manzanas’ typical dishes will capture your heart. You can’t leave without trying its cheesy bread.
Aside from its cheesy bread and delicious cider, known all over Puebla, you can try dishes such as chicken, beef, rabbit, or goat mixiote; mole poblano with turkey; green mole; aguado mole; sopes, and chalupas.
Best time to visit Zacatlán de las Manzanas
Before you travel, keep in mind that Zacatlán de las Manzanas has mild, humid weather, with a yearly average of 57 degrees Fahrenheit. You’ll find warmer weather between March and June, and it gets colder between December and February. Depending on the dates you visit, don’t forget to bring sunblock or a sweater.
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