Definitely, you need to visit the famous Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, and the breathtaking “Capilla del Rosario” in the Santo Domingo Church. Take time to visit the “Barrio del Artista”; a cobblestone street where the best “poblanos” artisans exhibit their works and await its sale. Watching on the street artisans painting and creating their own artworks became part of this representative scenery.

You’ll be entirely fascinated by Puebla’s handmade crafts and go visit the Parian market. Try out various activities while you enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Flor del Bosque Park. Both children and adults can fly through the air on the zip line, and there are also play areas for children. In Casa de la Tierra, you will learn about planetary phenomena.

Another exciting shopping stop is Los Sapos alley, where all kinds of antique objects and collectors’ relics can be bought. In this place, you definitely need to stopover a local “cantina” and taste Puebla’s unique and exquisite Pasta liquor. You will not regret it!

The local candy market is worth the visit, buy typical candy such as “borrachitos” and “camotes”. Puebla is a city of tradition; it has still developed new areas, the commercial center also called Angelopolis, where you can find the most exclusive designer shops.
The interactive Imagina museum where kids will have a fun experience, the planetarium, and the newest Puebla attraction; “Star of Puebla.” This attraction is the biggest wheel of fortune in Latin America. It has been recently constructed for a touristic corridor Puebla is developing.

Visit the Great Pyramid of Cholula, the final phase of which was built between the second and fourth centuries A.D. The stand-out attraction here is obviously the pyramid, along with the Iglesia de Los Remedios, which is located at the top.

The construction of this church can be seen as a symbol of the Spanish conquest. For learning more about pre-Hispanic and colonial ages, you should visit the Cholula museum, which shows six plenty of rooms of Mexican pieces.  Also explore Plaza de la Concordia, the seat of the modern-day municipal government, and the Franciscan convent. Cholula is famous for its Talavera factories. Here craftsmen create exquisite pieces of Talavera pottery by hand, conserving a thousand-year-old tradition from Puebla.

Cholula owns a classic and colonial style; still, it offers modern options like Container city perfect for having a nice time in its art galleries, restaurants, bars, and coffee shops.

The most representative clock in the town; is the elegant monumental flower clock located in the main’s plaza center. Also, there’s the Alberto Olvera Hernandez Clock museum, where a show of figures with typical clothes; sing along the most representative regional songs.

You can’t leave this town without tasting the typical artisanal baked cheese bread. Next to the city, there’s a valley called “Piedras Encimadas,” where the wind has sculpted the gigantic rocks into strange shapes.

There are many colonial and neo-gothic buildings, including El Jarrito church and the San Francisco parish. On Sundays, you can visit the Indian market, where you can still see how locals trade with goods instead of money.

Cuetzalan offers excellent traditional gastronomy and is surrounded by incredible natural landscapes and cultural treasures. In Apulco, for example, we will see “La Olla (The Pot)” waterfalls. Also, visit the Yohualichan pyramids built by Totonacan Indians. It is thought to be a ceremonial center, but it was abandoned until Nahuas arrived at the territory. If you like to buy handcrafts, this is a paradise for shoppers: jewelry, textiles, and handcrafts.

Spend a day enjoying breathtaking landscapes, waterfalls, and the special atmosphere of a unique magical town. You’ll be delighted by its main spectacle: the “Voladores” Dance. This show is a native ritual that symbolizes the union between humans and gods.

Admire the beautiful landscapes Popocatepetl, and Iztaccihuatl volcanoes create for us. Be pleased by the exquisite culinary art Puebla boasts about: taste the internationally famous mole poblano. But most of all, enjoy the hospitality, friendliness, and warmth of the people of Puebla.

Religious tourism

Today, Puebla owns a considerable number of churches and convents, turning into the favorite destination for religious tourists. People from other countries go to Puebla to venerate their saints.

Admire the incredible architecture of each one of its churches, convents, and cathedrals. In Puebla City, visit the Cathedral, the San Francisco temple, Virgen Conquistadora chapel, Espiritu Santo temple, and the old convents Santa Rosa and Santa Monica.

You definitely need to visit the stunning Santa Maria Tonantzintla Temple, an indigenous baroque construction; which easily reflects the indigenous’ way of seeing their own culture.  About 40 kilometers from Puebla, Cuautinchán used to be an ancient ceremonial center, famous for its arts, especially maps.

After the Spanish conquest, the Franciscans built the convent of San Juan Bautista, built in the 16th century, nowadays a real jewel of colonial heritage in the state of Puebla. Here we will also see the remains of a mammoth. You can visit two more Franciscan convents; one of them is one of Tecali de Herrera, which is known as a center of arts and crafts.

Gastronomy of Puebla

Recognized as one of the three states in Mexico with the most vibrant gastronomy, known worldwide for its famous mole poblano and the enticing chiles en nogada, whose original recipes were created by the nuns of Santa Clara Convent. Here you will be tasting different typical dishes such as tamales, tamal torta, cemitas, chalupas, molotes, pelonas, mememlas, moles, pipian, quesadillas and to finish, traditional candies (tortita de Santa Clara, camotes, borrachitos, etc.)

Get to know the places where the ingredients are bought and transformed into incredible dishes: traditional markets, mole mills, and small conventional restaurants. Come and learn more about the culinary richness of this region!

Natural sceneries surrounding Puebla

Puebla owns beautiful settings for being in touch with nature; explore the captivating places this state has to offer.

Just take time to travel along with its “Sierra Magica” to discover exciting and enjoyable natural attractions. Only a few miles away from Cuetzalan, you will find these fascinating waterfall attractions: El Salto, Las Golondrinas, Salto de Quetzalapan, and Corazon del Bosque. Here you can find zip lines and practice abseiling. In Barbas de Carranza waterfall, you may discover incredible jungle vegetation where you’ll have the opportunity to have a picnic while enjoying unforgettable landscapes.

The most crucial waterfall in Puebla, Tuliman, is located just 30 minutes away from Zacatlan. Its fall is about 300 meters, and in this paradisiacal scenery, you will also find a spring.  Be amazed by the incredible cave La Aventura, an incredible underground world where you’ll find adventure and astonishing rock formations. Atepolihui; It is thought that in this particular cave, pre-Hispanic rituals took place. Today, this natural treasure is specially visited for adventurers looking for abseiling destinations.

Without a doubt, Karmidas is the most spectacular and visited cave in Puebla. This impressive cave has five sections, and just in the middle of them, there are located the “Enchanted Lagoon.”

In Puebla, you will also find National Parks: In the Izta-popo National Park, excellent animal diversity may be found, such as rabbit, squirrel, deer, and armadillo. Indeed, the landscapes provided by the volcanoes in this place will be unforgettable.

The forest area of La Malinche National Park shelters a sacred volcano and has a fantastic climate and pine vegetation. Here you’ll find satisfying facilities for the camping experience. Being the tallest mountain in Mexico, Pico de Orizaba creates incredible warm scenery where raccoons, rabbits, weasels, and wolfs may be found. In the winter season, you can admire the beautiful landscape with its snowy top.