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Postcards from Huaquechula

The delightful village of Huaquechula is a little gem tucked away in the Atlixco Valley in the state of Puebla. For me it represents a simpler time in Mexico particulararly since there are very few cars to be found driving in this village of 3,200. People seem content to walk to wherever they need to go. On many of the corners there are brightly painted outdoor shrines. No bill boards are to be found. It takes me back to images created from vintage straw appliqué -- quiet streets, a stunning view of Popocatépetl, goat herders walking by, adobe structures, acquias and a warm breeze against your face.

Prior to the arrival of the Spanish in 1520, Huaquechula was made up of the indigenous groups of people known as the Xicapancas and the Teochichimecas. The Nahuas moved into the region in 1200. When the Spanish arrived they built the Convent of San Francisco. It was built by the Franciscans. Construction began in 1531 and it was comepleted in 1580. In the 17th century Huaquechula became a part of the Spanish Crown. The Nahuatl word for Huaquechula is “eagle with rich plumage”.

Much to my surprise on my last visit, I discovered the museum, which is a part of the Ex-Convento San Francisco. Frescos painted from natural dyes such as cochineal, indigo and others can be found on both floors of the museum. The artistic quality of these murals was outstanding. I have never seen such beautiful work in all of my travels to Mexico.

So take a break and look at my postcards from Huaquechula.
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A Beautiful day in Huaquechula
A Beautiful day in Huaquechula
Morning stroll
Morning stroll
Morning On The Zócalo
Morning On The Zócalo
The Green Door
The Green Door
Shadow Play
Shadow Play
The Parroquia
The Parroquia
Home altar for Antonio's brother Johnny
Home altar for Antonio's brother Johnny
Circular lake
Circular lake
The Ex-Convento San Francisco
The Ex-Convento San Francisco
Nacho's home altar
Nacho's home altar
The altar screen at the Ex-Convento San Francisco
The altar screen at the Ex-Convento San Francisco
Easter altar
Easter altar
Grande Maestro Nacho Peralta's folk art
Grande Maestro Nacho Peralta's folk art
Morning Walk
Morning Walk
Corn Husk flower
Corn Husk flower
The Goat Herd
The Goat Herd
Turquoise door
Turquoise door
Colorful Doorway
Colorful Doorway
Hot Pink Nicho
Hot Pink Nicho
Detail of candelabra by Raymundo
Detail of candelabra by Raymundo
Stamp used for making designs in chocolate
Stamp used for making designs in chocolate
Floral bouquet by Catalina
Floral bouquet by Catalina
Ceramics by Nacho Peralta
Ceramics by Nacho Peralta
Detail of Maria's artwork
Detail of Maria's artwork
Nacho Peralta, artista de cerámica, con su ángel
Nacho Peralta, artista de cerámica, con su ángel
Eugenio, artista de los altares
Eugenio, artista de los altares
Froyan habla de construir altares
Froyan habla de construir altares
Canasta de alfeñique por Doña Maria Margarita
Canasta de alfeñique por Doña Maria Margarita
Catalina, artista de los ramos de flores
Catalina, artista de los ramos de flores
Antonio, artista del altares y maestro de la danza
Antonio, artista del altares y maestro de la danza
Doña Inés, artista de cerámica
Doña Inés, artista de cerámica
Doña Maria Magarita, artista del alfeñique
Doña Maria Magarita, artista del alfeñique
Silverio, artista de los altares
Silverio, artista de los altares
Raymundo, artista de hojalata
Raymundo, artista de hojalata
Maria trabajando en su ramos
Maria trabajando en su ramos
Candle detail by Raymundo
Candle detail by Raymundo
Doña Ines's candlestick holders
Doña Ines's candlestick holders
Guadalupe Altar
Guadalupe Altar
Raymundo's home altar
Raymundo's home altar
Doña Ines's home altar
Doña Ines's home altar
Detail of alfeñique sheep
Detail of alfeñique sheep
Nicho con cruz
Nicho con cruz
Girl from the village
Girl from the village
Detail of incense burner by Nacho Peralta
Detail of incense burner by Nacho Peralta
Fresco of Cristo
Fresco of Cristo
Santos
Santos
Fresco of coat of arms
Fresco of coat of arms
Cristo in the Ex-Convento San Francisco
Cristo in the Ex-Convento San Francisco
Museum Courtyard
Museum Courtyard
Painting of Christ
Painting of Christ
Altar with Cristo in Nacho's home
Altar with Cristo in Nacho's home
Fresco of penitentes
Fresco of penitentes
Detail of fresco
Detail of fresco
Fresco inside the Ex-Convento
Fresco inside the Ex-Convento
Decorative fresco
Decorative fresco
Painting in nicho
Painting in nicho
Eagle with Rich Plummage
Eagle with Rich Plummage
Detail of fresco
Detail of fresco
Passage Way
Passage Way
Sketch for fresco
Sketch for fresco
Fresco of monk
Fresco of monk
Nicho with stone cross
Nicho with stone cross
Codice
Codice
Doorway
Doorway
Nicho with stairs
Nicho with stairs
Raymundo con su altar
Raymundo con su altar
Nicho
Nicho
Hanging out
Hanging out
Old Doorway
Old Doorway
Nacho Peralta with incense burner
Nacho Peralta with incense burner
Unpainted incense burner by Doña Ines
Unpainted incense burner by Doña Ines
Nicho with marigolds on cross
Nicho with marigolds on cross
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