Zacatlán, Mountain city in Sierra Norte de Puebla, Mexico.
Description
Zacatlán sits high in the Sierra Norte at 2,337 meters elevation, defined by stone-paved streets, red-tiled roofs, and widespread apple orchards throughout the landscape. The city spreads across mountainous terrain with traditional buildings that shape its character.
History
A Franciscan monastery from 1567 stands as the oldest religious structure in the region, displaying colonial-era murals within its walls. The settlement later developed as a mountain community centered on apple cultivation.
Culture
The annual apple festival shapes community life here, celebrated for generations as an important gathering where the city fills with visitors exploring local produce and celebrations.
Practical
Federal Highway 119 connects the city to major centers, with regular bus services to nearby larger towns and Mexico City. The mountain location can be cold and misty, especially in early mornings, so dress accordingly for the elevation.
Did you know?
The Centenario Clock company from 1909 was Latin America's first clock factory and created the double-sided flower clock in the main square. The workshop and its creation remain visible parts of the city today, showing the mechanical craftsmanship from that era.
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