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Paseo por Mexico Inside of the Convent of San Juan Bautista in Atlangatepec

Inside of the Convent of San Juan Bautista in Atlangatepec

Atlangatepec, Tlaxcala

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It preserves a small atrium, as well as some roofs made of beams and others with concrete slabs; the roofs of the corridors or hallways are in poor condition. It also has a cloister collection. Located on 5 de Mayo Street in front of the main square, this convent was secularized in 1640, at that time it was of great importance since it was one of the points on the Mexico-Veracruz road.

Municipality

Atlangatepec is one of the 60 municipalities that make up the Mexican state of Tlaxcala. It is located in the north of the state and approximately 25 kilometers north of the city of Tlaxcala de Xicohténcatl, its name comes from Nahuatl and is interpreted as: "Hill of the Waters Downwards", it has various historical buildings such as the Convent of San Juan Bautista built in 1574, various Haciendas dating between the 18th and 19th centuries, as well as being part of the tourist route "Tlaxco and the North" where you can find the Laguna de Atlanga, in the municipal seat religious activities are held in honor of the Patron Saint of the Town, San Juan Bautista, the celebration begins ten days before June 24

Festivities

In the municipal capital (Atlangatepec) religious activities are held in honor of the town's patron saint, Saint John the Baptist. The celebration begins ten days before June 24, which is the main day, with the so-called novena. On June 23, the atrium and the church are decorated, including the creation of flower carpets inside the temple and various figures such as crosses, stars or the image of Saint John. The next day, which is the main day, at 5:00 a.m., all the parishioners of the town sing the traditional mañanitas in honor of the patron saint. In the afternoon, the main mass of the festivity is officiated.


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