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The Virgin of Guadalupe of Xicotepec, 20 m high, holds the record for the largest image of the Guadalupana in Latin America. Located on the Tabacal hill, the Morenita del Tepeyac presides over the views over the city. From this viewpoint the panoramic views are spectacular. Every December 12, pilgrims arrive from all points of the region to celebrate the day of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
Xicotepec is one of the 217 municipalities of Puebla, in the Mexican Republic its name means "Place of Jicotes", it has beautiful historical monuments such as the Gothic Church of San Juan Bautista built in the 16th century, also for tourism in the center Xochipila ceremonial, the Xochipila Shrine-Observatory, a pre-Hispanic construction, this indigenous sanctuary was maintained despite ecclesiastical prohibitions, they also have the Casa de Carranza Museum, the June 24 festival is celebrated on the day of San Juan Bautista with native dances day and night and December 12; They are celebrated with dances of "Moors and Christians", "tocotines" and "negros".
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