Other historic buildings that stand out in this town include the Solleiro Theater, where cultural events take place; Casa de los Leones, the Temple of Light, the Temple of Santa Cecilia, the Temple of the Trinity, and the Chapel of Tepeyac. There is also the Municipal Cemetery, with ancient mausoleums and an ultramodern central temple dedicated to the Lord of the Sanctuary; and the green area called Alameda Agustín Chichuéllar that has sports facilities, children’s playgrounds, and benches inviting to relax.
The surroundings of Huatusco have places to interact and enjoy nature, such as the Guadalupe and Acatepec hills, from where you can admire the city and even the lights of the port of Veracruz on clear days. You will also find Los Tres Chorros waterfall and the Tenexamaxa waterfalls, or cascadas del infiernillo, a nickname that came from its occasional sulfur smell. The Tenexamaxa waterfalls are about 40 meters (131 ft) tall and are the most representative natural attraction of Huatusco. Other nearby natural beauties include El Boquerón and Sótano, two cavities in the rocks where ecotourism activities are practiced. The waters of the Jamapa River disappear inside El Boquerón, and an indigenous ritual is performed at El Sótano. Visit the Santo Domingo Lagoon, El Cocal watering place, Las Cañadas, an agroecology and permaculture center that offers educational activities aimed at protecting the environment; or the Chavaxtla Canyon, where you will find cave paintings.
Huatusco has several popular celebrations, and the most important is the patronal feast in honor of Saint Anthony of Padua, which takes place on June 13, for which Ferial del Tlatonile y la Chicatana festivities are organized. During December, festivals and pilgrimages dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe are held; people gather at the shrine located on top of the hill with the same name, where there is also a monumental 30-meter (98 ft) statue of the virgin, the tallest in Mexico. In addition, the Widow of Coffee festivity takes place in April or May, and the Day of the Death celebrations are held on November 1st and 2nd, including altar competitions.
***The official currency of Mexico is the Mexican Peso (MXN).
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