Chino Poblano 
Knowing when and how much to tip in Mexico is something every first-time visitor needs to learn. Tipping etiquette isn’t universal so standard practices in your culture may not always carry over to other countries like Mexico. In America for example, tipping around 15-20% is expected but in Japan, tipping is frowned upon. In many … Read more
Many people visit Puebla on a day trip from Mexico City. One day will give you enough time to see some of the top attractions in Puebla but if you really want to do this city justice, then it’s best to stay for at least one night. Staying for one or two nights will give … Read more
Puebla’s proximity to Mexico City makes it one of the most popular day trip destinations from the capital. People often spend just one or two days in Puebla before moving on to their next destination in Mexico. With such little time in Puebla, you need to budget your time wisely to make sure you don’t … Read more
Without a doubt, paying a visit to Biblioteca Palafoxiana (Palafoxiana Library) is one of the best things to do in Puebla. Established in 1646, it’s recognized by UNESCO as the first and oldest public library in the Americas. Located on the second floor of Casa de la Cultura in Puebla’s historic center, just across the … Read more
Puebla is home to some of the best and most interesting Mexican food in the country. In fact, poblano food is one of the biggest reasons why we decided to stay and make Puebla our base in Mexico. This underrated city just two hours east of Mexico City is the birthplace of mole poblano and … Read more
There are many different types of souvenirs you can buy in Puebla, but only a select few are truly emblematic of the city and state. Mole Poblano is one, Talavera Poblana pottery is another. Talavera Poblana refers to a type of majolica pottery (tin-enameled earthenware) from Puebla, Mexico. Talavera ceramics come in the form of … Read more
Thanks to its proximity to Mexico City, many people visit Puebla on a day trip from the capital. Visiting Puebla City on a day trip will give you enough time to experience its highlights but this underrated city (and state) in central Mexico deserves more than a day to really do it justice. We lived … Read more
We used to live in Puebla. It was and still is one of our favorite cities in Mexico. Before we decided to make Puebla our base, we explored this beautiful and surprisingly vast country from west to east. We could have stayed in more popular cities but ultimately, we settled in Puebla. We did that … Read more
If you’re a fan of tacos al pastor and Lebanese shawarma, then you need to try tacos arabes (Arab tacos) in Puebla. For lack of a better term, it’s the “transitional dish” that evolved from Lebanese shawarma and into tacos al pastor, arguably the most popular type of taco in Mexico. While Mexico City is … Read more
I’m a big sandwich guy and the cemita poblana is one of my favorite sandwiches in the world. It’s my favorite dish in Puebla, something I probably have at least three or four times a week. Like tacos in Mexico City, they’re the ultimate Poblano comfort food. You’ll find cemitas shops everywhere in Puebla. I’ve … Read more