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Atlixco's floral clock sits at the upper end of the 87 step Escalera Ancha (Wide Staircase).

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A mural on the steps depicts the Chinese Atlixquense and a standing charro, characters from the Huey Atlixcáyotl Festival, a cultural heritage festival of the state of Puebla.

20 December, 1965, the first Atlixcayotl Festival was held in this stairway, which would become, over the years, the largest festival in the State of Puebla, bringing together its ethnographic regions.

In 2020 this mural was painted on the 12 meters wide and 68 meters long steps.

The mural is of the Charro de a Pie and the China Atlixquense; Xóchitl and Tonatiuh, the representative couple of the traditional Huey Atlixcáyotl Festival and the Calabaceo Dance.

Full of color and large in size, this work was created by four local artists, headed by Juan Manuel Martínez Caltenco.

And this is the end of this visit to Atlixco.

Atlixco's floral clock is getting some planting update.

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The clock face is 40 feet in diameter made up of as many as 16,000 carpet plants and colorful annuals, including alternanthera, santolina, and privet.

Atlixco, Puebla Zocalo is surrounded by bench seating adorned in Talavera tile.

John agreed to sit on one for a photo.

Each bench has a unique colour and pattern design.

We are visiting Atlixco, Puebla for the day.

Atlixco is a Pueblo Magico (Magic Town of Mexico) designated in 2015.

Atlixco is known for its abundant production of ornamental plants and cut flowers

A Pueblo Magico is a Mexican town granted status by the Mexican government for its “magical” qualities. This could be its beauty, historical importance, or its natural wonders.

The program began in 2001 and as of 01 August, 2023, there are 177 Pueblos Magicos in Mexico. The criteria is a tad watered down IMO. 01 May, 2025 the program criteria is under review to tighten the requirements.