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Paseo por Mexico San Jose de Atencingo Church in Chietla

San Jose de Atencingo Church in Chietla

Chietla, Puebla

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The Atencingo church in Chietla is the main church in this town where the religious center of the community is concentrated.

Municipality

Chietla is one of the 217 municipalities of Puebla. It is part of the Mixteca Poblana region, characterized by its warm climate and the flatness of its relief. It has various important constructions, including the Temple of San Francisco, dating from the 16th century. , which is located in the territory of the municipal seat, its festivals are celebrated on October 4 in tribute to Saint Francis and on August 28 the festival in honor of Saint Augustine, both dates are characterized by being accompanied by Tecuanis dances. In terms of tourism, Vaqueros and Santiagos have thermal water pools located in the territory of the municipal seat, which are open all seasons of the year.

Festivities

It is celebrated on October 4th in honor of San Francisco. On August 28th there is a festival in honor of San Agustín, both dates are characterized by being accompanied by dances of Tecuanis, Vaqueros and locos or also called Santiago. On November 1st and 2nd the entire population goes to the San Miguel cemetery, bringing floral offerings, candles, incense and food. Holy Week, Corpus Christi and the traditional posadas.


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