Attractions

In the Plaza Revolución of the city of Huejutla is a monumental clock whose structure dates from the early twentieth century, has a musical system that plays every hour the song "El Cantador", by the huasteco author, Nicandro Castillo.

In order to commemorate the centennial of Mexico's Independence, Porfirio Diaz issued a decree announcing the construction of a commemorative building in each port and city of the country.1 It was inaugurated in 1908.2 The clock was bought in Germany by Andrade Herrera with the endorsement of the then governor Pedro L. Rodriguez.1

In 2008, with a literary and photographic exhibition, as well as artistic-cultural events, the Centennial of the Monumental Clock of Huejutla was celebrated.3 The unveiling of a plaque alluding to its centennial, an action executed by Mayor Marco Antonio Ramos Moguel, marked the beginning of the festivities, where a light and fireworks show was the highlight.3

Several characters from Huejutla participated with the interpretation of poems, songs, dances and typical dances of the region, as well as research work, all alluding to the history of the 100 years of life of the monument, as was also the photographic exhibition.3

Architecture:
The tower is made up of four volcanic stone bodies, and is 20 meters high. It has a musical system that every hour plays the melody "El Cantador", by the Huastecan composer Nicandro Castillo, and reproduces the Mexican National Anthem at 6:00 pm.1