If one thing is for sure, it is that you will have a wonderful stay in Cuetzalan. Here, you will eat like an authentic king, relax like you fully deserve it and you can get up close to nature without sacrificing comfort. In the traditional restaurants, you will find beef or cecina “tasajo”, fillings with garlic soaked quelite and acamaya (a crustacean similar to lobster), and other delicacies. There are also places offering more international options, such as pizzerias. Accommodation is available for all tastes, whether it is comfortable hotels within in old townhouses, eco-hotels, forest cabins or campsites. Bear in mind that the climate in Cuetzalan is generally humid and warm, with rainy summers and thick mists.

In Cuetzalan, a village of strong indigenous traditions, there is much to explore. One of the most renowned coffees in the country is produced here and there are guided tours around the coffee plantation, where you will be able to see how this traditional beverage is produced as well as participating in coffee-tastings and being able to buy its products. Nature lovers will surely want to include an excursion to the village’s nature reserves in their itineraries: the caves at Las Grutas La Aventura, the Xoxoctic botanic gardens and Las Cascadas de las Hamacas y Las Brisas waterfalls, which offer abseiling activities. In the centre of the village, you can admire the Iglesia de San Francisco de Asis, opposite the “voladores” (flyers) of Cuetzalan who perform their traditional dance. Don’t forget to visit the Handicrafts Market and the Templo de los Jarritos, a replica of the Basilica in Lourdes, France.

In the State of Puebla, in the midst of the Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range, lies Cuetzalan, a village rich in tradition, surrounded by rugged landscapes. This typical village is a paradise for lovers of indigenous and “mestizo” culture. A large market is set up on Sundays, selling items as varied as flowers and fruit, cotton clothing and wooden handicrafts. Any time of the day is perfect for enjoying a delicious cup of the coffee produced in the region, one of the most aromatic and refined in the country. You shouldn’t miss the opportunity to try local drinks such as passionflower wine and “yolixpa”, an herb based liquor. Cuetzalan also has a deep-rooted culinary tradition. In the restaurants and markets, you will find smoky bacon, mushroom broth, “tlacoyos”, “tamales” wrapped in hoja santa, as is the custom, and freshly baked bread.