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Tlaxacala State Information Guide
Information about Tlaxcala State Mexico
Tlaxcala State, capital city: Tlaxcala
Population as of 2005 - 1,068,207
Altitude: 2255 m (7400 ft)
The main industry in the state is:
Chemicals and pharmaceuticals - particularly in and around the more industrial city of Apizaco.
Textiles - In the fascinating town of Santa Ana Chaiutempan.
Tlaxcala State, capital city: Tlaxcala
Population as of 2005 - 1,068,207
Altitude: 2255 m (7400 ft)
The main industry in the state is:
Chemicals and pharmaceuticals - particularly in and around the more industrial city of Apizaco.
Textiles - In the fascinating town of Santa Ana Chaiutempan.
How to get to Tlaxcala
O.K so first you are going to need to get to Tlaxcala before you can explore it! If you are flying to Mexico then the closest airport is Puebla (PBC) or alternatively the next closest is Mexico City (MEX). Puebla is around 45 minutes from Tlaxcala and from Mexico City it can take from just over 2 hours up to 5 hours, depending on the state of the traffic on an infamously busy road called "Zaragoza" when you are trying to get out of Mexico City.
For those who don't want to drive in Mexico, the best way to get anywhere is by Bus.
O.K so first you are going to need to get to Tlaxcala before you can explore it! If you are flying to Mexico then the closest airport is Puebla (PBC) or alternatively the next closest is Mexico City (MEX). Puebla is around 45 minutes from Tlaxcala and from Mexico City it can take from just over 2 hours up to 5 hours, depending on the state of the traffic on an infamously busy road called "Zaragoza" when you are trying to get out of Mexico City.
For those who don't want to drive in Mexico, the best way to get anywhere is by Bus.
Where is Tlaxcala Mexico?
Tlaxcala is the smallest state in Mexico, so it's not uncommon for people not to have heard of it. It really is a fascinating place though. Tlaxcala is the next state north of Puebla, with Hidalgo to its northwest and Mexico State is to the west. It is actually high above sea level (7400 ft), and in winter time it can get very cold, especially in the evenings, so bring warm clothes if you are traveling in the winter months.
Tlaxcala is the smallest state in Mexico, so it's not uncommon for people not to have heard of it. It really is a fascinating place though. Tlaxcala is the next state north of Puebla, with Hidalgo to its northwest and Mexico State is to the west. It is actually high above sea level (7400 ft), and in winter time it can get very cold, especially in the evenings, so bring warm clothes if you are traveling in the winter months.
Tlaxcala History
The Tlaxcaltecans played an unusual role in the history of Mexico; it has even by some been insinuated that they are the traitors of Mexico, because they aided Cortez and the Spanish conquerors in the ousting of the Aztec rulers during the 16th century. It was in fact an independent nation, which despite a constant threat managed to stay strong and was never conquered by the Aztecs.
For centuries in Mexico the many indigenous communities had fought and created political alliances for power, wealth and land. At the time when Cortez arrived to the small nation of Tlaxcala it was already surrounded by the dominant Aztecs and the Tlaxcaltecans new it was inevitable that sooner rather than later they were going to be attacked as well, it also poignant to state that they were a poor nation because the Aztecs had blocked trade and food routes in to Tlaxcala.
When the Spanish arrived initially the Tlaxcaltecans fought with this new threat from across the seas, and could have destroyed the Spanish army, however, being a cunning and realistic group the leaders in Tlaxcala decided to form an alliance with the Spanish, thus swelling their army's numbers in readiness for an attack on the valley of Mexico. An exchange of gifts was performed and the Spanish agreed not to destroy the temples and pyramids of Tlaxcala, although they did convert many of the people to Catholicism, hence today, along with Puebla and Guadalajara, it is considered one of the most religious places in the country. Unfortunately for the Tlaxcaltecans once the Spanish had conquered they went back on their word and destroyed everything. Luckily for us there is still some remnant existing at sites such as Cacaxtla.
Today Tlaxcala is still the smallest state in Mexico and remains one of the poorest. The city centre of Tlaxcala is beautiful with fantastic colonial architecture and amazing cobblestone streets. This is all surrounded by rolling fields of corn and a fabulous view of the Malinche and Popocatepetl volcanoes. Ranches stretch on for miles and "fearsome" bulls, bred for fighting, lazily graze and bask in the early afternoon sun. Life here moves at a slower pace, this is the land of "maņana, maņana".
The Tlaxcaltecans played an unusual role in the history of Mexico; it has even by some been insinuated that they are the traitors of Mexico, because they aided Cortez and the Spanish conquerors in the ousting of the Aztec rulers during the 16th century. It was in fact an independent nation, which despite a constant threat managed to stay strong and was never conquered by the Aztecs.
For centuries in Mexico the many indigenous communities had fought and created political alliances for power, wealth and land. At the time when Cortez arrived to the small nation of Tlaxcala it was already surrounded by the dominant Aztecs and the Tlaxcaltecans new it was inevitable that sooner rather than later they were going to be attacked as well, it also poignant to state that they were a poor nation because the Aztecs had blocked trade and food routes in to Tlaxcala.
When the Spanish arrived initially the Tlaxcaltecans fought with this new threat from across the seas, and could have destroyed the Spanish army, however, being a cunning and realistic group the leaders in Tlaxcala decided to form an alliance with the Spanish, thus swelling their army's numbers in readiness for an attack on the valley of Mexico. An exchange of gifts was performed and the Spanish agreed not to destroy the temples and pyramids of Tlaxcala, although they did convert many of the people to Catholicism, hence today, along with Puebla and Guadalajara, it is considered one of the most religious places in the country. Unfortunately for the Tlaxcaltecans once the Spanish had conquered they went back on their word and destroyed everything. Luckily for us there is still some remnant existing at sites such as Cacaxtla.
Today Tlaxcala is still the smallest state in Mexico and remains one of the poorest. The city centre of Tlaxcala is beautiful with fantastic colonial architecture and amazing cobblestone streets. This is all surrounded by rolling fields of corn and a fabulous view of the Malinche and Popocatepetl volcanoes. Ranches stretch on for miles and "fearsome" bulls, bred for fighting, lazily graze and bask in the early afternoon sun. Life here moves at a slower pace, this is the land of "maņana, maņana".
