Toka Travel: Tlaxcala (State)

Tlaxcala (State) México

Tlaxcala, officially the Free and Sovereign State of Tlaxcala, is one of the 32 states that make up the federal entities of Mexico. It is divided into 60 municipalities, and its capital city is Tlaxcala. The state is located in east‑central Mexico, in the altiplano region, with its eastern portion dominated by the Sierra Madre Oriental. It is bordered by Puebla to the north, east, and south, México State to the west, and Hidalgo to the northwest. It is the smallest state in the country, accounting for only 0.2% of Mexico’s territory. Tlaxcala takes its name from its capital, Tlaxcala, which was also the name of the pre‑Columbian city and culture. The Tlaxcalans allied with the Spanish to defeat the Aztecs, receiving concessions that allowed the territory to remain mostly intact throughout 300 years of the colonial period. After Mexican independence, Tlaxcala was declared a federal territory until 1857, when it was admitted as a state of the federation. The state’s economy is based mainly on agriculture, light industry, and tourism. Tourism is rooted in Tlaxcala’s long history, with major attractions including archaeological sites such as Cacaxtla and colonial‑era buildings in and around the city of Tlaxcala.

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Tlaxcala (TXA)

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Tlaxcala (State), México

Tlaxcala (State) México