Papantla, Mexico

Papantla is a small city in the Mexican state of Veracruz. It is the home of vanilla, the Voladores of Papantla and the El Tajin archeological site.

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  Panoramic of Papantla
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  Carl Nebel drawing of Papantla
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  Monumento al Volador by Teodoro Cano
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  Legend of Vanilla by Teodoro Cano
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  Totonacs in traditional dress
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Historic center

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  Municipal palace
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  Main plaza
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  Kiosk of main plaza
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  Mural on underside of kiosk by Teodoro Cano
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  Mosaic bench, author unknown

Church of the Assumption

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  Church with mural called "The evolution of Totonac culture" by Teodoro Cano
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  Woodwork depicting vanilla vine which extends around the entire interior
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Voladores at the main church

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Chapel of Cristo Rey

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  History of Papantla mural by Teodoro Cano
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Food in Papantla

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  Sweet breads for sale
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  Zacahuil
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  Zacahuil