Zacatlan Travel Guide: Discover the Magic of Zacatlan de las Manzanas, Puebla

Mosaic in Zacatlan, Puebla, Mexico

I’ve visited all ten pueblos magicos in the state of Puebla and in my opinion, Zacatlán de las Manzanas is one of the most interesting. Nestled in the Sierra Norte mountain range of Puebla, the region is known for its production of apples, cider, and fruit wines and is home to the Relojes Centenario company, … Read more

Discover Laguna de Alchichica, One of the Best Kept Secrets in Puebla, Mexico

Laguna de Alchichica, Puebla

I wasn’t expecting to visit this place. I booked this private tour to Cantona ruins so all I expected to do that day was explore the Cantona archaeological site. I didn’t know that my tour would later take me to this otherworldly lagoon known as Laguna de Alchichica. A bright turquoise blue, Laguna Alchichica is … Read more

Discover Cantona Ruins, the Most Well-Preserved Archaeological Site in Mexico You’ve Never Heard Of

Cantona ruins in Puebla, Mexico

Whenever I visit one of these archaeological sites, I try to imagine what life must have been like at the height of the city’s power. Where did the people live? How did they live? Where did they go to buy (or barter for) their food and supplies and what did they do to pass the … Read more

Discover 5 Restaurants With the Best Chiles en Nogada in Puebla, Mexico

Chilen en nogada in Puebla, Mexico

Puebla is celebrated for its food. I’ve asked many Mexicans throughout the country which state in Mexico has the best food, and almost always, they’ve said Puebla. Poblano food is one of the biggest reasons why we decided to stay in Puebla. I can’t get enough of tacos arabes and cemitas poblanas, but the flag … Read more

Chignahuapan Travel Guide: Discover the Magic of Chignahuapan, Puebla

Parroquia de Santiago de Apostol in Chignahuapan, Puebla

Chignahuapan is one of my favorite pueblos magicos in Puebla. From its axolotl museum to its spacious zocalo and festive atmosphere, I loved everything about this town. Located about two hours north of Puebla City, Chignahuapan is known mainly for three things – axolotls, Christmas baubles, and the Festival de la Luz y la Vida. … Read more

Chignahuapan Tour: Discover the Best of Chignahuapan on the Axolot-Bus

Axolot-Bus in Chignahuapan, Puebla

Chignahuapan is a pueblo magico (magical town) in the northwestern part of Puebla State. Like many of these pueblos magicos, it’s a small town but there’s enough to do here to make it one of the most visited pueblos magicos in Puebla. Personally, it’s one of my favorites. A common sight in Chignahuapan are these … Read more

Discover Cascadas Tuliman and Cascadas Salto de Quetzalapan in Puebla, Mexico

Cascadas Salto de Quetzalapan in Puebla, Mexico

When googling “things to do in zacatlan” or “things to do in chignahuapan”, one of the top search results would always be Cascadas Tuliman. Meaning “Tuliman Waterfalls” in English, it refers to a beautiful waterfall located halfway between Zacactlan de las Manzanas and Chignahuapan in the state of Puebla. Before I got there, I expected … Read more