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Paseo por Mexico Inside of the former Franciscan convent of Tecali de Herrera

Inside of the former Franciscan convent of Tecali de Herrera

Tecali de Herrera, Puebla

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One of its main attractions is the interior of the former convent itself, which is due to the fact that it is almost entirely uncovered, leaving visible what centuries ago was the temple of prayer of that town. Since it does not have a concrete floor, the greenish colors stand out and its naves are delimited by two rows of 7 tall Tuscan columns, which support the most beautiful semicircular arches with flat molding.

Municipality

Tecali de Herrera is one of the 217 municipalities of the Mexican state of Puebla, it is located in the center of the state, its name means where they have their “Stone Houses”, it has beautiful architectural buildings such as the former convent of Tecali from the 16th century and also the ex-convent of Santiago Apóstol from the 18th century, the religious festival of Santiago Apóstol from July 22 to 25, Analco fair, August 25, anniversary of Gesta Heroica, June 13, San Antonio de Padua, for tourist attraction, the On August 25, the onyx craft fair takes place. 20 minutes from the headland there is a river and natural beauties suitable for a picnic.

Festivities

The religious festival of Santiago Apóstol is celebrated from July 22 to 25, Analco fair, August 25 anniversary of the Heroic Deed, June 13 Saint Anthony of Padua; these festivals are celebrated with masses, fireworks, flower arrangements in churches, processions, mechanical games and Mexican snacks.


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