Village Zacatlán, Puebla Municipality of Zacatlán Sierra Norte de Puebla
Highland village five minutes from Zacatlán, devoted to the Señor de Jicolapa, an image said to have appeared on its chapel wall, with a Passion play.
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How to get to Jicolapa
- From Huauchinango: about 55 min by road (~58 km)
- Nearest airport: Poza Rica (PAZ), 1 h 45 min by car to Zacatlán
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About Jicolapa
Jicolapa lies in the northern part of Zacatlán municipality at about 2,100 m, so close to the town of Zacatlán that the drive takes some five minutes. With 4,614 people at the 2020 census it is one of the municipality's largest communities. The climate is mild and fairly humid, with summer rain and average temperatures of 12 to 18 °C, and most families make their living from farming.
For decades the census listed it as a barrio. Between 1990 and 2000 its status was left undefined because its population kept rising and falling, and a decree dated 26 November 2001 formally made it a pueblo.
Local life revolves around the Señor de Jicolapa, the patron image. Tradition holds that it appeared on one of the walls of what is now the chapel in the centre, where it is still venerated. The main feast falls a week before Ash Wednesday, with a special Tuesday in its honour, the crowning of a festival queen, and arts and entertainment events. At Holy Week a large part of the village takes part in a re-enactment of the Passion.
Away from the centre, the best-known spot is Los Baños, a set of clear pools where people go to cool off.
How to get to Jicolapa
Drive from Huauchinango: 55 min, 58 km
Jicolapa is about 5 km from central Zacatlán, roughly 8 minutes: leave on Avenida Luis Cabrera, follow the Interserrana (PUE 108) for a couple of kilometres, then take the Jicolapa-Tlalixtlipa road. ATAH runs hourly buses to Zacatlán from Puebla's CAPU (about 2 h 30 min) and from Mexico City's TAPO (about 3 hours); from the Zacatlán terminal a taxi is the easy option. Driving from Puebla it is about 125 km, roughly 2 hours, via Apizaco and federal highway 119. From Tulancingo in Hidalgo, the nearest city, it is about 72 km and 1 h 05 min via highways 130, 132D and 119.
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Distances are in a straight line; the road is usually longer.
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From the nearest cities to Jicolapa
- Huauchinango · 58 km by road, 55 min
- Tulancingo · 72 km by road, 1 h 5 min
- Teziutlán · about 85 km by road, ~1 h 15 min
Drive times by road from OpenStreetMap, without traffic or stops. Times marked ~ are estimated from the straight-line distance.
Before you go to Jicolapa: hours, prices and tips
- Best season
- Señor de Jicolapa feast a week before Ash Wednesday; Passion play at Holy Week. Wikipedia (es) / Programa Destinos México · checked Oct 2026
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Visiting Jicolapa: what to see and do
The chapel of the Señor de Jicolapa and the wall where the image is said to have appeared.
The patron feast a week before Ash Wednesday, with its special Tuesday.
The Holy Week Passion play.
The Los Baños pools.
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Places to stay in Jicolapa
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Tours & activities
Day trips and guided outings from Zacatlán often include Jicolapa; with a local guide you can get there without a car.
Rental cars
Pick up a car at PAZ (Poza Rica): about 1 h 45 min by road to Zacatlán, then 4 km more to Jicolapa, on your own schedule.
Flights
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Poza Rica (PAZ), about 1 h 45 min by road from Zacatlán, the base for Jicolapa.
Mobile data
Signal can drop away from Zacatlán: download a map of the way to Jicolapa before you set out, or carry an eSIM with data.
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When to go to Jicolapa cool
Jicolapa shares the climate of Zacatlán, 4 km away. The best months to visit are February, March, April, and May.
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The closest Pueblo Mágico: Zacatlán
Zacatlán is the Pueblo Mágico closest to Jicolapa, with places to stay, food, and more to see.
Also close to
- Chignahuapan · Puebla · 16 km away
- Tetela de Ocampo · Puebla · 24 km away
- Huauchinango · Puebla · 25 km away
- Acaxochitlán · Hidalgo · 32 km away
- Xicotepec · Puebla · 37 km away
Closest to Jicolapa
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Atzingo · Village · 2 km away
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Cascada de San Pedro · Waterfall · 6 km away
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San Miguel Tenango · Town · 7 km away
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Tomatlán · Village · 8 km away
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Cascada Monumental · Waterfall · 10 km away
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Salto de Quetzalapan · Waterfall · 10 km away
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Valle de Piedras Encimadas · Nature reserve · 10 km away
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Cascadas de Tulimán · Waterfall · 11 km away
Near Jicolapa
Drive times by road from OpenStreetMap, without traffic. Times marked ~ are estimated from the straight-line distance.
Location from OpenStreetMap. Written by Puebloteca.