Bullfighting Route

Tlaxcala is distinguished by its fiesta brava, the Tlaxcalan fields were ideal for the breeding of the fighting bull that also came from the old continent. Thus was born a whole bullfighting tradition that involves several families from the farmer to the person responsible for the care and feeding of livestock in the field. The great agricultural and pulque haciendas of Tlaxcala, which in their times of glory flourished marvelously, were affected by the pulque debacle, their way of subsisting had to change to another activity that would allow them to move forward and some opted for the breeding of fighting bulls. Thus, Tlaxcala currently has about 40 cattle ranches.

The Haciendas that did not follow these steps and faced with the need to sustain themselves opted to open their doors to tourism, becoming a local tourist attraction.

Some other Haciendas opted to rescue the noble tradition of the production of the maguey plant and to continue producing pulque, but now taking advantage of the plant to the maximum, innovating with it other products such as agave honey, inulin, food seasoning, pulque bread, sweetener, cocktails and even canning it for export.

Tepetzala Livestock. From the XVIII century. Its architectural characteristics are still preserved today. In the same way, the conservation of the agricultural production (such as pulque and planting in general) as well as the livestock that has always characterized it is sought. Currently there is a restaurant in one of the barns and a wine cellar.

San José Atlanga. Founded in 1890, dedicated to the breeding of fighting bulls, it is the third oldest cattle ranch in Mexico, it allows you to transport you to the past in each space of its construction. Enjoy, know and live the history of the great woman who, with love and dedication raised a fighting bull named "Sancho".

Tenexac Livestock. It dates back to the 17th century and served as a pulque and cattle ranch. It came to have more than 12,000 hectares. Its excellent state of conservation, which includes a good part of the furniture and decorative objects, of the rooms, brass beds, its patio decorated with mosaic floor, have led it to be proclaimed Historical Monument. The frames of the Tienda de Raya, the Tinacal or the Troje can accommodate all dimensions of events, large or intimate. The blood of the Cardena cattle of Tenexac goes back to the Spanish stallions of Saltillo and they have grazed in paddocks since before its registration as a ranch for fighting cattle was made official.

Rancho Seco. From its beginnings until today "Rancho Seco" has fought bulls that have filled with glory the history of the cattle ranch. It is currently dedicated to the breeding of cows, stallions and bulls. In 1931 Doña Beatriz González married Don Carlos Hernández, who was in charge of the ranch until his death. Their sons Carlos and Sergio Hernandez Gonzalez took over the ranching.