Calpulalpan

Calpulalpan is a small city of about 33,000 people (2017) in the northern region of Tlaxcala.

Understand
Calpulalpan was first settled by people of the Teotihuacan culture around 250 AD. In the 15th century, it became a part of the kingdom of Texcoco and was an important trade route for commerce to Tenochtitlan (Mexico City).

In 1560, the Spanish moved in and began building the convents of San Simón and San Judas.

Climate
It has a rainy season from April to September. The hottest period is between March and May. From November to February the weather is extremely cold, with temperatures below 0 °C.

By bus
From Tlaxcala, Autotransportes de Hidalgo is a second-class line that operates two direct buses daily to Calpulalpan. Tickets cost M$100 for the 1-hour ride and are purchased on board the bus.

From Pachuca, ADO has first-class buses direct to Calpulalpan three times per day. The 1½-hour trip costs about M$200.

Get around
Walking and taxis are your best bet.

See

 * Two other archaeological zones in Calpulalpan are Los Herraduras and Los Cerritos. Both are small sites associated with Teotihuacan culture, dating from around 250 AD.
 * Two other archaeological zones in Calpulalpan are Los Herraduras and Los Cerritos. Both are small sites associated with Teotihuacan culture, dating from around 250 AD.

Go next

 * Tlaxcala