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Paseo por Mexico Inside of a temple dedicated to the Virgin of the Nativity in Zapotitlán de Méndez

Inside of a temple dedicated to the Virgin of the Nativity in Zapotitlán de Méndez

Zapotitlán de Méndez, Puebla

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Later, a wooden chapel was built, and years later a temple made of brick. The new church was inaugurated on September 8, 1898, the day of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary. The bell tower stands out with a height of 22 meters.

Municipality

Zapotitlán de Méndez is a municipality in the state of Puebla, its name means "among the zapotes" and it has several historical monuments such as the parish church dedicated to the Virgin of the Nativity, the Morelos Bridge from the late 19th century, and the bell tower outside the church from the 16th century. The Municipal Palace dates back to the 19th century, and the patron saint festival is celebrated on September 8 in honor of the Virgin of the Nativity. For ecotourism, there are the "Grutas Karmidas" (Karmidas Caves). These natural wonders are quite popular and worth visiting. Stones with engravings of the Aztec calendar, the origin of which is unknown, were also found in different parts of Zapotitlán.

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