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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Nativitas

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Nativitas, Mexico

Updated August 21, 2019

Unusual Attractions in Nativitas

Nativitas, Mexico

Murals of Cacaxtla

These strikingly colorful paintings were created by a mysterious Mesoamerican civilization.

Nativitas, Mexico

Ex Hacienda de Santa Águeda

The grounds of this former dairy hacienda now contain an entire town inspired by Tuscany, Italy.

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Casa del Títere (House of Puppets)

A former factory hosts an amazing collection of Mexican marionettes.

11 miles from Nativitas

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The Great Pyramid of Cholula

An Aztec temple, the largest man-made pyramid in the world, sits buried in earth with a Spanish church set on top.

12 miles from Nativitas

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Cuexcomate

The "world's smallest volcano" has been used to store meals and dispose of dead bodies.

12 miles from Nativitas

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La Casa del Diablo (The Devil's House)

This house covered in art created with volcanic rocks is shrouded in macabre lore.

13 miles from Nativitas

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Church of Santa María Tonantzintla

An indigenous take on European design creates a stunning visual overload.

14 miles from Nativitas

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