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The Temple of San Diego in Huejotzingo has a colonial-style architecture. Its construction took place between 1598 and 1600. It is said that the work was facilitated in this place thanks to a well, which is currently located inside. Its main façade features stone ashlars.
Huejotzingo is a municipality in the state of Puebla, located near the foot of the Sierra Nevada, it has various Architectural places such as the former convent of San Miguel, this temple is venerated to San Miguel, patron saint of Huejotzingo, the temple of San Diego, which has a colonial-type architecture, among its popular festivals the famous carnival stands out, which remembers the festivities of the agricultural year of Tlaloc, modified in the colonial era with masked dances and its already famous Cider made from 1920, it also has a House of Culture that is located in Tecayehuatzin.
The famous carnival, which recalls the festivities of the agricultural year of Tlaloc, modified in colonial times with masked dances; it includes the allegory of the abduction of a maiden, by Agustín Lorenzo and scenes of the battle between the French and Mexicans. Offerings are raised on November 1 and 2; Holy Week is solemnly commemorated, they make altars for Holy Week, there are 2 each Sunday for 6 weeks, these altars are made in private homes, in these masses are held, with a procession, parties and festivals, these are at night.
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