Zacatlán, Mountain city in Sierra Norte de Puebla, Mexico.
Located at 2337 meters elevation, Zacatlán features stone-paved streets, red-tiled houses, and numerous apple orchards throughout its urban landscape.
The Franciscan monastery, established in 1567, stands as the earliest religious construction in Puebla, with recently discovered colonial-era murals inside its walls.
The annual Feria de la Manzana, established in 1941, draws 300,000 visitors each August to celebrate local apple production with exhibits and festivities.
Federal Highway 119 connects Zacatlán to major cities including Poza Rica and Tlaxcala, with regular bus services to Mexico City and Tulancingo.
The Centenario Clock company, founded in 1909, created Latin America's first clock factory and maintains the city's double-sided flower clock in the main square.
Location: Zacatlán Municipality
Elevation above the sea: 2,337 m
Website: http://www.zacatlan.gob.mx/
Website: http://zacatlan.gob.mx
GPS coordinates: 19.93333,-97.96056
Latest update: March 19, 2025 19:22
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