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Los Cerritos archaeological zone in Calpulalpan

Calpulalpan, Tlaxcala

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The Los Cerritos archaeological zone is located 2 km west of the town of Calpulalpan. This area belongs, in its first construction stages, to the Teotihuacan culture and, later, to the Mexica. The passage of Spanish groups through this place during the conquest stage is evident.

Municipality

Calpulalpan is a city and capital of the municipality of the same name, in the state of Tlaxcala, Mexico, its name is interpreted as "Place of Large Houses", it has various historical buildings such as the Church and convent of Calpulalpan, San Simon and San Judas, the Chapel of the Third Order as well as various archaeological sites to visit such as La Herradura, Tecoaque, Los Cerritos and the haciendas of Amantla, Coesillos, Mazapa, San Bartolomé del Monte San Cristóbal, San Miguel Calpulalpan, Zoaquipan, the patronal festival in celebration is in honor of the patron saint Saint Anthony of Padua, it begins with the novena.

Festivities

The celebration is in honor of the Patron Saint, Saint Anthony of Padua, and begins with the novena. During the 9-day period, two sessions are held daily at 6 a.m. The daily route begins by leaving the temple and going to a house or business, which, with the authorities, requests that the Patron Saint visit their house or establishment. It is important to mention that the Patron Saint remains at the place of visit all day and then returns to the temple in the afternoon in a procession. On June 13, 14, and 15, starting at 7 p.m., cockfights are held in the communal auditorium. An hour later, fireworks are set off in the temple atrium where castles, waterfalls, and bulls can be seen. At the end, the traditional popular dance is organized in the municipal auditorium, which is enlivened by modern music groups. Around the main square, as is traditional, mechanical games, craft stands, small restaurants, and party bread are set up.