Chautla Castle is located approximately 100 km from Mexico City. The estimated driving time is 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours, and the Valquirico Medieval Village is 30 to 40 minutes.
The Chautla Castle and the Medieval Village of Val’Quirico are two tourist destinations near Puebla, Mexico, that, despite their different origins, offer unique experiences full of charm, architecture, and a sense of escape into the past.
Chautla Castle, located in the municipality of San Salvador el Verde, Puebla, began in the 18th century as an agricultural estate founded by Miguel de Eustaquio de Llano y Valdés. In the 19th century, his grandson, Enrique de Aragón, built a beautiful neo-Gothic English-style residence—commonly referred to as a “castle.” This estate was ahead of its time, featuring its own hydroelectric plant, making it one of the first properties in Latin America to have electricity. Today, it serves as a recreational park with a lake, gardens, outdoor activities, and cultural events.
In contrast, Val’Quirico is a modern residential and tourist development built in the 21st century on the remains of the old Santa Águeda Hacienda, located in the state of Tlaxcala. Although it looks like a medieval European village, Val’Quirico is inspired by architecture from Tuscany and Spain. It has no colonial or pre-Hispanic past, but its design intentionally creates the atmosphere of a historic village. With cobblestone streets, plazas, murals, and rustic buildings, it has become a popular destination for photography, fine dining, themed events, and weekend getaways.
These two places offer different kinds of journeys into the past: Chautla, with its authentic colonial and Porfirian heritage, and Val’Quirico, with its artistic recreation of a medieval European world.
Trip Info
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English and Spanish
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LOCAL GUIDES. You can request for a certified guide with extra cost
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Car or Van after 4 people
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Pick up and Drop off
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Everyday at 7 am to 10 am
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PayPal or Bank Transfer
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24 hours before the pick up time
Overview
This is a private and personalized tour only for you and your love ones. The total duration is 16 hours and taking the transfers time. This tour includes private transport, pick up and drop off at your address in Mexico city, your tourist guide/driver, ticktes to the “Chautla Ex-Hacienda”, 1 bottle of water and 1 bag of snacks per person. After 4 people the vehicle is a new van with air conditioner.
You can personalized this tour.
Highlights
- Explore Chautla Castle, a beautiful English neogothic style castle built in the 19th century.
- Stroll around its artificial lake and enjoy the lush green areas.
- Cross bridges with spectacular views perfect for unforgettable photos.
- Walk through cobblestone streets in Val’Quirico, known for its rustic Tuscan/medieval architecture.
- Savor a gourmet gastronomic experience in its amazing cafés and bars.
