Located 119 kilometers from the city of Puebla. In late 1519 began Spanish hegemony over the peoples of the area, descent Nahuatl, Totonac and Otomi. along with Zacatlán, conqueror Chignahuapan was entrusted to Antonio de Carvajal, whose descendants enjoyed the privilege for nearly two centuries.

Five kilometers from Chignahuapan is a known site of hot springs, located at the bottom of a green glen, which is a spring of sulphurous water 50 ° C average temperature

Eight kilometers ahead of Chignahuapan Quetzalapa jumping is one of the largest waterfalls in the region.