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Church of San Felix Papa in Atlixco

Atlixco, Puebla

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The Church of San Félix Papa located at 4 Norte 801 in Atlixco, whose main façade is identical to that of a large painting, possibly from the 18th century, found in the sacristy

Municipality

Atlixco is a city located southwest of the capital of the state of Puebla, it is known for its good climate and the great floristic, commercial and tourist activity that earned it the name Atlixco de las Flores, the best climate in the world, and Barn of New Spain, during the colonial era, on the last Sunday of September, on the esplanade of the San Miguel hill, Atlixco becomes the headquarters of a festival in which representatives of the eleven cultural regions of the state meet. of Puebla, a festival that is called Huey Atlixcáyotl or Fiesta Grande de Atlixco and which is cultural heritage of the state of Puebla, additionally has various spas, recreation areas and various fairs throughout the year.

Festivities

The last Sunday of September is the feast of San Miguel Arcángel, the town’s patron saint. “El Huey Atlixcáyotl”, which in Nahuatl means “great Atlixquense tradition”, is a festival held, according to pre-Hispanic tradition, in honor of Quetzalcóatl, to give thanks for the gifts received in the harvest. It is a gathering of towns that celebrate their permanence and recreate their traditions through dance. In addition, a week in advance there are various events. It takes place in the open-air auditorium Netotiloaya (Plazuela de la Danza). In 1996, “Atlixcáyotl” was named Cultural Heritage of the State of Puebla. The last Sunday of May, San Félix, the town’s patron saint, is celebrated; on September 8, the Nativity of the Virgin (known as the Divine Infantita) is celebrated; on August 28, San Agustín; On November 22, Saint Cecilia, patron saint of musicians, and from October 15 to 30 the regional fair is held.