Articles on tours, activities, and must-visit attractions in Puebla, Mexico
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
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
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
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
The complete name of Puebla City is Puebla de Zaragoza. Not as many foreigners know this, but perhaps even fewer know that Puebla de Zaragoza was originally called Puebla de los Ángeles or “City of Angels”. According to legend, one of the city’s founders – Bishop Julian Garces of Tlaxcala – had a dream where … Read more