Beautiful place to take a few quiet days out of town. Close and economical





Cuetzalan is a charming indigenous gem, far from the noise and bustle of the city, in the northern mountains of Puebla. Upon arrival you are surrounded by its cobbled streets that lead to the colorful center of the town. All along the way you will see artisans, small restaurants and tenants dressed in their traditional clothing. White and red facades, tile roofs and aromas of coffee in a place where time seems to have stopped. Also, if you are lucky and the weather permits, you will be able to witness the flying show. Bartering is still practiced at your local food market on weekends. You will visit some of its natural wonders such as a waterfall and the Yohualichan archaeological zone.
This will be the first stop of our tour, here we can appreciate the beauty of one of the most beautiful waterfalls on the way to Cuetzalan. In a brief morning walk, we will enter the green and thick vegetation to reach the cliffs that surround the imposing waterfall of more than thirty-five meters. The view is spectacular and the fresh air of the area is ideal to start discovering the Magic Sierra.
Experience the magical town Cuetzalan, located in La Sierra Norte de Puebla on a picturesque mountain plateau with terraces of abundant ferns caressed by the mist. This tour will take you through narrow streets full of small cafes, embroidery, flower vendors, huaraches, workshops and food stalls. Pause to admire the spectacle of the "flying" and learn how the indigenous population of Cuetzalan preserves their ancestral traditions and way of life. A truly fascinating journey through time.
Yohualichan or La Casa de la Noche, due to its Nahua origin, is an important archaeological zone that was established around the year 600 of our era and is only twenty minutes from Cuetzalan. Its importance lies in the fact that it was the first settlement of the Totonac people and it is believed that this could be the advanced site for post-Tajín migration. The architecture of the ceremonial buildings in Yohualichan is arranged with the traditional niches that distinguished the Totonacs and its main pyramid is oriented linearly to the Tajín for approximately 60 kilometers.
We include all hotels in the Historic Center of Puebla and surrounding areas. If your hotel is not listed, please let us know to arrange your pickup.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cuetzalan Magic Town (private tour) lasts about 12 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We include all hotels in the Historic Center of Puebla and surrounding areas. If your hotel is not listed, please let us know to arrange your pickup. Pickup points include NH Puebla Centro Historico, City Express By Marriott Puebla Centro.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 8 verified reviews; it is run by CASA MEXICANA TOUR OPERADORA.
Beautiful place to take a few quiet days out of town. Close and economical
Very attractive magic village. Typical food in general at very affordable prices. Excellent coffee. Sundays handcrafted and selling fruits of the region. Mameyes, mangoes, ground coffee, cinnamon powder and in pieces. Vanilla extract and many other things. Excursions range from extreme activities (zip lines) to relaxed visits to the waterfalls, near Cuetzalan. Quiet and safe nights. Highly recommended for young adventurers and also for the whole family.
A beautiful location to visit but best done with an overnight-a long way from Puebla. To see the flying pole attraction needs planning.
Dear Paris, Thank you very much for your message, in response to it I want to express you that we understand that the One-day journey to Cuetzalan is not for everyone because it is located in the Sierra Norte of the state as we mentioned. If in the future you want to experience the one night accommodation, find it also available on our website. As you also could see in the itinerary, the voladores are indeed subject to availability depending on the weather conditions or the schedules assigned in the town. For this reason they are not scheduled in a specific time during the trip, although it is always a possibility to see them if the conditions permit it. We appreciate your comments and hope you continue enjoying Mexico. All the best for both of you!
Our trip to Cuetzalan Magic Town was fantastic. The car ride to get there was about 3 hrs. each way but it was well worth it. We were so glad that we did the day tour. Our tour guides Elisa and Galo was great. We had so much fun with them and they both were very informative about this tour with all kinds of facts and explananions. The things we saw were great and glad that we got to experience such beauty. The car ride was great and very interesting. Tour Guides were very professional. Would absolutely book another tour with them with no doubts.
Really interesting and well-organized tour. Wonderful place and great experience! Safe. Having a knowledgeable tour guide and transportation really makes a big difference. By far the best day of our trip to Mexico.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cuetzalan Magic Town (private tour) | 12 hours | 4.6 (8) | — | |
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Private Tour to the Magic Town of Atlixco from Puebla | 6 hours | 4.7 (6) | $98 | View |
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