My Town

I'm from Zacatlán, it's a magic town located in the Sierra poblana. Its name derives from teh Nahuatl words Zacatl (Grass) and Tlan (Place suffix) meaning "Place where grasses abound". It is also one of the largest producers of apples, this is the reason because it's known as Zacatlán of apples. 

The most attractive places. 

1.- Museum of watches "Alberto Olvera" 

     Factories of watches are the main attractions of my town. One of them is "Relojes Centenario" wich holds the museum of watchmaking "Alberto Olvera", the same that made the monumental clock, there in Zacatlan. It is a big watch accompanied with flowers, it's ubicated in downtown. Also you can listen a special song at 12:00am/pm o'clock. 

  

2.- Ex Franciscan Convent. 

     Located in the main garden, opposite the parish. This construction is completed in 1567, it's the oldest of Puebla. Inside you'll see murals depicting wildlife like deer, bees and jaguars and Indian characters. This convent is the only one in Latin America that continues to function after 440 years old. 

3.- Piedras Encimadas.

     Around them there is a legend, that says "They are giants who were punished for a pre-hispanic god who turned them in stones. However, today we know it has around 65 million years old and that volcanic activity, chemical reactions and atmospheric agents such as rain, wind, and sun are factors over time and through millions of years formed and molded this sculpture rocks. 

  Fair of apple. 

We have a special party, it's celebrate every single year in august. It's a celebration for fruticultores (who plants fruit) and our saints. At the finally day we have a big parede and a special mass, the queen give us apples, and people participate with their shows. It's a little about my town. I love everything about it.