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HICUPA Community Museum of Tehuacan

Tehuacán, Puebla

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The museum opened its doors on April 23, 1990 in the facilities of the community kindergarten. It was soon moved to a purpose-built building. It exhibits a collection of archaeological pieces from the Popoloca and Nahua cultures, as well as a series of paleontological remains from the region. It organizes film screenings and documentaries.

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).


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