Guidebook for Puebla
Sightseeing
Considered the smallest volcanoe in the world. You can climb into this volcanoe, formed by water and minerals, which is connected to the much larger volcanoe Popocatepetl to the west.
Cuexcomate
202 Andador AyuntamientoConsidered the smallest volcanoe in the world. You can climb into this volcanoe, formed by water and minerals, which is connected to the much larger volcanoe Popocatepetl to the west.
Historic/children's musuems, parks, views of the city, Expo Center. Great views around the Fort of Guadalupe on the opposite side of the hill, where the Battle of 5 de Mayo took place in 1862.
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Museum of Non-Intervention, Fort of Loreto
Calzada de los FuertesHistoric/children's musuems, parks, views of the city, Expo Center. Great views around the Fort of Guadalupe on the opposite side of the hill, where the Battle of 5 de Mayo took place in 1862.
Cozy central plaza founded in 1531, lined with trees and benches. To one side archways housing restaurants, cafés and the municipal building. To the other side is Mexico's second largest cathedral.
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Zócalo
Avenida Don Juan de Palafox y. MendozaCozy central plaza founded in 1531, lined with trees and benches. To one side archways housing restaurants, cafés and the municipal building. To the other side is Mexico's second largest cathedral.
The oldest and largest Talavera (hand-painted ceramics) workshop in Puebla. Tours are given before 1pm most weekdays.
Uriarte Talavera
911 Av. 4 Pte.The oldest and largest Talavera (hand-painted ceramics) workshop in Puebla. Tours are given before 1pm most weekdays.
Puebla's largest museum. Pre-columbian artifacts, history, House /furnishings of a wealthy family in the 1800s. Newly remodelled and rooftop terrace has great views.
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Museo Amparo
708 Av 2 SurPuebla's largest museum. Pre-columbian artifacts, history, House /furnishings of a wealthy family in the 1800s. Newly remodelled and rooftop terrace has great views.
Site of the Great Pyramid of Cholula - biggest man-made structure by colume in the world. This ancient city was ruled by the Aztecs during the Spanish conquista.
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Cholula
Site of the Great Pyramid of Cholula - biggest man-made structure by colume in the world. This ancient city was ruled by the Aztecs during the Spanish conquista.
A 14,000ft. (4270m) tall peak and inactive volcanoe is a good day hike to the top.
Volcan La Malinche
A 14,000ft. (4270m) tall peak and inactive volcanoe is a good day hike to the top.
Safari Style zoo. Drive through or ride a bus through the park and see lots of wild animals.
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Africam Safari
Km 16.5 Boulevard Capitán Carlos Camacho EspírituSafari Style zoo. Drive through or ride a bus through the park and see lots of wild animals.
Arts & Culture
Saturday and Sunday arts and crafts market. See the works of local artisans and pick up some souvenirs.
Parque de Analco
501 Av 5 OteSaturday and Sunday arts and crafts market. See the works of local artisans and pick up some souvenirs.
In this building a working convent remained hidden for many years even after the Mexican Reform Laws was supposed to have shut it down. Guided tours only, explination is only done in Spanish.
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Museo de Arte Religiosa
103 Av 18 PteIn this building a working convent remained hidden for many years even after the Mexican Reform Laws was supposed to have shut it down. Guided tours only, explination is only done in Spanish.
One of Puebla's most cherished kitchens from which Chiles en Nogada and Mole Poblano were invented. Guided tours in Spanish.
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Santa Rosa
One of Puebla's most cherished kitchens from which Chiles en Nogada and Mole Poblano were invented. Guided tours in Spanish.
Home of the Lucha Libre free-style wrestling, happens here every Monday night at 9pm. The matches are truly a Mexican delight. The acrobatics of the wrestlers and the roar of the crowd please.
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Arena Puebla
402 Av. 13 Ote.Home of the Lucha Libre free-style wrestling, happens here every Monday night at 9pm. The matches are truly a Mexican delight. The acrobatics of the wrestlers and the roar of the crowd please.
Private collection of art and furnishings from 1800s and 1900s.
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Museo Jose Luis Bello y Gonzales
302 Av 3 PtePrivate collection of art and furnishings from 1800s and 1900s.
Drinks & Nightlife
Located on 5 Pte. near 6 Sur is one of the oldest bars in Puebla, "La Pasita". Small bar with unique decor, serves self-made liquors, of which their most famous is a raisin liquor, called La Pasita.
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Los Sapos
6 MéxicoLocated on 5 Pte. near 6 Sur is one of the oldest bars in Puebla, "La Pasita". Small bar with unique decor, serves self-made liquors, of which their most famous is a raisin liquor, called La Pasita.
Essentials
Just 3 blocks away from the accommodations. You're sure to find everything from food and drink, to clothes, toiletries and more.
Comercial Mexicana
Just 3 blocks away from the accommodations. You're sure to find everything from food and drink, to clothes, toiletries and more.
Small fruits and Vegetable market very close to the accommodations. Stalls also have fresh-squeezed juices, home-style meals, mexican snacks and Puebla's own CEMITAS (a must try big sandwich).
Club nutricional herbalife "El Carmen"
Small fruits and Vegetable market very close to the accommodations. Stalls also have fresh-squeezed juices, home-style meals, mexican snacks and Puebla's own CEMITAS (a must try big sandwich).
Everything Else
Shopping Mall, movie theaters, grocerie store (Bodega Aurrera), and more.
Centro Comercial Plaza Dorada
Shopping Mall, movie theaters, grocerie store (Bodega Aurrera), and more.
Closest movie theater. Hollywood movies with subtitles in English. Kids' movies in Spanish.
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Cinépolis Boulevard
907 Blvrd Héroes del 5 de MayoClosest movie theater. Hollywood movies with subtitles in English. Kids' movies in Spanish.
Mexico's revolutionary battle started in the Serdan home located here. The Serdan's were responsible for spreading news of fraud of the 1910 election between Porfirio Diaz vs. Francisco I. Madero.
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Casa De Los Hermanos Serdan
206 Av 6 OteMexico's revolutionary battle started in the Serdan home located here. The Serdan's were responsible for spreading news of fraud of the 1910 election between Porfirio Diaz vs. Francisco I. Madero.
Learn Spanish in personalized classes from experienced teachers. Classes can be taken by the hour, in total immersion programs, or virtually by Internet, Livit Immersion Center - since 2003.
Livit Immersion Center
18 Nuevo LeónLearn Spanish in personalized classes from experienced teachers. Classes can be taken by the hour, in total immersion programs, or virtually by Internet, Livit Immersion Center - since 2003.
Entertainment & Activities
Museo del Ferrocarril
1005 Calle 11 NorteFor the train enthusiast. A great big outdoor train musuem.
Food Scene
La Casita Poblana
3912 Privada A Ote de la 16 de SeptiembreGreat Poblana food, traditional mexican food.
Gloria Jeans
7 Av. 43 Ote.On 43 Poniente with many other restaurants.
Tarlets Coffee Huexotitla
312-A C. 16 de SeptiembreAnother option for Coffee on the 43 Poniente.
Starbucks
Privada A Oriente de la 16 de SeptiembreIf you're dying for a Starbucks, we have them in Puebla.
Café Punta del Cielo
Another option for coffee on the 43 Poniente.
Great little pizza and Pasta place. Decent prices and charming decor. Paintings by Bolivian painter, José Bayro, who resides in Puebla.
Andiamo Huexotitla
714B Av 43 PteGreat little pizza and Pasta place. Decent prices and charming decor. Paintings by Bolivian painter, José Bayro, who resides in Puebla.
Tortas are great little sandwiches in Puebla made from all kids of ingredients. My favorites are Milanesa, Ham with beans and Avocado, and Carne Enchilada.
Tortas Tio memo
519 Avenida 13 PonienteTortas are great little sandwiches in Puebla made from all kids of ingredients. My favorites are Milanesa, Ham with beans and Avocado, and Carne Enchilada.