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Inside of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Tehuacán

Tehuacán, Puebla

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Inside there is a revolving vault that houses the Immaculate Conception, patron saint of the city, on one side and the image of the person being celebrated on the other. It is topped with a crown integrated into the main altar. On the upper part there is an oil painting of the Holy Trinity and on the ceiling the figure of a dove, signifying the Holy Spirit. More than 130 angels decorate the church. The floor was originally made of brick, later of mosaic, and currently of Santo Tomas stone.

Municipality

Tehuacán, its name means "place of gods" is a municipality located in the southeast of the state of Puebla, it has historical buildings such as the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, the Former Convent of Carmen that serves as a museum, the Casa de Altos, the Calvary Church, the Parish of San Francisco and the Municipal Palace, from September 1 to 15 the traditional fair is celebrated and in October and November “The slaughter”, consists of killing fattened goats and preparing the meat, other tourist attractions are Garci -Crespo, is one of the main springs, the Peñafiel spring, the spas of San Lorenzo, Cortijo Granada, the Molino Club Privado and San Bernardino Lagunas, this town is located in the middle of two lagoons.

Festivities

On January 6th, the Comparsa de los Santos Reyes (Comparsa of the Three Kings), is a simulation of the adoration of the baby Jesus; September 1st to 15th, traditional fair; October and November, "La matanza" (The slaughter), consists of killing fattened goats and preparing the meat. Holy Week in April, representation of the life, crucifixion and death of Jesus; in March, city festival (anniversary of the city's title).