Tlaxcala is located about 32km north of Puebla and 120km east of Mexico City. It is a sleepy colonial town, and is the capital of Mexico’s smallest state. The town is quite developed, with all the facilities available. Having a population of about 85,000 people, this town is loved by visitors for its easygoing pace of life.

History and Culture
This town has lots of history. Before the Spanish conquered the lands, there were numerous small warrior kingdoms emerging and disappearing around Tlaxcala. Some of them formed loose federations and remained independent; one would be Tizatlán. Later on after a long fight with the Spanish, the Tlaxcalans became submissive, and they were given privileges and used for pacifying the rest of the state.

Sightseeing
Go sightseeing around the colonial and historical sites such as the Palacio de Gobierno, Palacio de Justicia, Parroquia de San Jose and the Museo de la Memoria.

Getting there
You can travel by bus or colectivo, there are colectivos to Cacaxtla, Ocotlán, and Tizatlán, and combis to Cacaxtla.

Getting around
The most important parts of the town can be covered on foot.