5 de Mayo Avenue

The Avenue of the Fifth of May, in Puebla

The Avenue of the Fifth of May is one of the great arteries of Puebla, whose name commemorates the famous Battle of Puebla. The Puebla audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this lively avenue and its history, linked to one of the most important dates of the Mexican calendar.

The avenue of the Battle of Puebla

The Avenue of the Fifth of May, the Avenida 5 de Mayo, is one of the main commercial arteries of the historic centre of Puebla. Its name commemorates a major event of the history of Mexico: the Battle of Puebla, which took place on 5 May 1862. That day, the Mexican army, much less numerous and less equipped, managed to repel the French troops, then considered one of the best armies of the world, that were trying to invade the country. This unexpected victory, won at the gates of the town, became a national symbol of resistance, courage and patriotic pride. The date of 5 May, the Cinco de Mayo, has since been celebrated in Mexico and notably in the United States, where it has become a great festival of Mexican culture. The avenue that bears this name crosses the heart of the town, lined with shops, cafés and fine colonial buildings, in a lively atmosphere. A commercial artery and a place of patriotic memory, the Avenue of the Fifth of May is an interesting stop of the discovery of Puebla.

What to see

Here you wander along one of the main commercial arteries of Puebla, whose name commemorates the Battle of Puebla of 5 May 1862, where the Mexican army repelled the French troops, a victory become a national symbol celebrated during the Cinco de Mayo; the avenue crosses the heart of the town, lined with shops, cafés and colonial buildings. The Avenue of the Fifth of May is a place of memory of Puebla. It is a stop to be discovered, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Avenue of the Fifth of May crosses the historic centre of Puebla, reachable on foot. It is a public street freely accessible; the shops and cafés have their own hours. It is particularly lively during the day.

What does the Avenue of the Fifth of May commemorate in Puebla?

The Battle of Puebla, which took place on 5 May 1862: the Mexican army, less numerous, repelled there the French troops that were trying to invade the country, a victory become a national symbol of resistance, celebrated during the Cinco de Mayo in Mexico and the United States.

Where is the Avenue of the Fifth of May in Puebla?

In the heart of the historic centre of Puebla, in Mexico.