Meet Chignahuapan, Puebla, Magical Town that saw the birth of “Capulina”

Gaspar Henaine Pérez known as Capulina, and king of white humorism was born on January 6, 1926 in the city of Chignahuapan, Puebla and although since childhood he emigrated with his family to Mexico City, the beautiful town still reminds him so much that he has a statue in his tribute. Capulina moved to Mexico City at the age of six and from an early age began to get involved in show business with a brief participation in “Allá en el rancho chico”, in 1938, which was a parody of the date Allá en el rancho grande. Although if history in the cinema is greatly known, because the king of white humorism left a collection of more than 80 films and dozens of television programs that are still remembered so far. Although his life in this city located in the Sierra de Puebla was relatively short, Chignahuapan continues to remember him as one of the greatest citizens who has given that place, so that in the zócalo the figure of Capulina was immortalized by the sculptor artist from Puebla, César González Alarcón.This monument is undoubtedly one of the most representative of the place, because year after year thousands of tourists both national and international come to the site as an obligatory stop of the attractions in Chignahuapan.Chignahuapan Pueblo Mágico Since 2012, the Ministry of Tourism granted the category of Magical Town to the municipality of Chignahuapan, Puebla due to its cultural and architectural background. Chignahuapan in Nahuatl means “In the nine waters” or “where water abounds”, it is characterized by having colonial style houses with wooden and tile roofs, while in its main square the Mudejar style kiosk and its parish stand out. Read more: In these 5 Magical Towns of Mexico were born great characters such as María Félix and CapulinaItse main temple, the church of Santiago Apóstol is located in the historic center itself that has preserved its original colors since its construction in the sixteenth century.Attractions: Hot springs Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Waterfall El Cajón Cascada de Quetzalapan Sphere factory Church of the Honguito Parish of Santiago Apóstol Plaza de armas Kiosk Laguna de Almoloya Laguna Laguna de Chignahuapan Museum-Aquarium Casa del Axolote Presa de Cuautelolulco Río Chignahuapan Santuario del Honguito Talleres de esferas Templo de Santiago Apóstol



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