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Ocotlán

Tlaxcala · Mexico
Ocotlán, Mexico
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The Basilica of Ocotlán, a pilgrimage site dedicated to a Marian apparition recorded in 1541, anchors this Tlaxcalan city within the conurbation of the state capital. The basilica draws Sunday markets in its atrium where local families gather for traditional Mexican breakfasts, handmade pottery, palm crafts, and regional sweets. The wider area sits close to mountains and within reach of UNESCO World Heritage sites in the region.

  • Nearest water1.1 km
  • Nearest mountain3.5 km
  • UNESCO within 50 km4

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