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Paseo por Mexico Tepexoxuca Church in Ixtacamaxtitlán

Tepexoxuca Church in Ixtacamaxtitlán

Ixtacamaxtitlán, Puebla

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Founded in the 16th century, due to its orientation to the west, Saint Andrew, its patron saint, is venerated on November 30th. The architectural body presents a gabled tile roof that was changed to domes in the 18th century. Inside you can see the 19th century neoclassical style altarpiece.

Municipality

Ixtacamaxtitlán is a Mexican municipality located in the north of the state of Puebla, within the northern mountains of Puebla, the main architectural construction is the Parish Church dedicated to San Francisco de Asís dating from the 16th century, located in the municipal seat, as well as a great variety of objects and monoliths from the pre-Columbian era, it also has a local museum of the pre-Columbian era, its main festival is celebrated on October 4 in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi with dances, processions, fireworks and a fair.

Festivities

The main festival is celebrated on October 4 in honor of San Francisco de Asís with dances, processions, fireworks and a fair. On November 1 and 2, All Saints and All Souls Day are celebrated, with offerings and visits to the cemetery. Holy Week is celebrated with traditional devotion and acts of presentation of the same.


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