People who visit the city of Puebla often spend a day in nearby Cholula. Its proximity and wealth of interesting attractions make it the most popular day trip destination from the capital. But did you know that Atlixco can easily be visited on a day trip as well? Also known as Atlixco de las Flores, … Read more
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
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
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 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 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
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
Whether or not it’s safe to drink the water is always a concern when traveling. Getting sick from drinking tap water can ruin any trip, so it’s important to know what you should and shouldn’t do when it comes to drinking water in any new destination. Along with “is Puebla safe” and “Mexico sim card”, … Read more
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