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Things to see in Tlaxcala (Mexico): 14 places and when to go
Tlaxcala is a city in Mexico with around 504,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly History (4), Temples (4), Nature (3). The best known are Iztaccihuatl, Malinche and Cacaxtla. The best time to come is November to April; also possible: May to August and October. In June there are 13 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 50. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Mexico · 19.32, -98.23
- Population
- About 504,000
- Places
- 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (4) · Temples (4) · Nature (3) · Wildlife (1) · Museums and art (1) · Beaches (1)
- Best time
- November to April.
- Also possible
- May to August and October.
- Nearest airport
- MEX Mexico City, 89 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Iztaccihuatl, at 5,230 m.
What to see in Tlaxcala
The places in and around Tlaxcala, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- IztaccihuatlVolcano in Mexico46 km
- MalincheVolcano in Mexico23 km
- CacaxtlaArcheological zone in Tlaxcala, Mexico14 km
- XochitecatlArchaeological site in Mexico15 km
- La Malinche National ParkNational park of Mexico22 km
- Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, ApizacoTemples14 km
- Chautla HaciendaEstate in Puebla, Mexico25 km
- Basílica de OcotlánTemples316 m
- Cerrito del ChiquihuiteArchaeological site13 km
- Museo Taurino de HuamantlaMuseum32 km
- Parroquia de Santa InésTemples12 km
- Templo del Sagrado CorazónTemples13 km
- El ojitoBeaches18 km
- Refugio de los 100Mountains · Hiking46 km
When to go to Tlaxcala
The best time to visit Tlaxcala is November to April; also possible: May to August and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time10:57
- FebBest time11:22
- MarBest time11:52
- AprBest time12:27
- MayPossible12:55
- JunPossible13:09
- JulPossible13:04
- AugPossible12:39
- SepBetter not12:06
- OctPossible11:33
- NovBest time11:04
- DecBest time10:50
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 50. In January, 14 of the 14 places are at their best.
When to go to Mexico in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Tlaxcala
The nearest main airport is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX, Mexico City), 89 km as the crow flies. How to get around Mexico (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Puebla42 places30 km
- Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl22 places85 km
- Mexico City125 places96 km
- Pachuca7 places108 km
- Cuernavaca15 places115 km
- Orizaba10 places127 km
And all of Mexico, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Tlaxcala?
The best known: Iztaccihuatl, Malinche, Cacaxtla, Xochitecatl, La Malinche National Park. In all, 14 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Tlaxcala?
November to April; also possible: May to August and October. In June there are 13 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 50.
How do you get to Tlaxcala?
The nearest main airport is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), 89 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Tlaxcala as the destination and these 14 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
- MexicoBefore travelling to Mexico: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: a passport is enough, with validity covering your stay.
- History153 places for history in Mexico, from Chichen Itza to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: November to April. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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