Advices

Here’s a little side note in your tour to quickly highlight a few more places that didn’t make it into the main itinerary. If you're curious to explore the more modern side of Puebla, head up to the Parque de los Fuertes, located above the Xanenetla neighborhood. There, you'll find the city's two iconic forts, Loreto and Guadalupe, important national symbols.

For something a bit more offbeat, did you know Puebla has an underground tunnel network stretching several kilometers? Rediscovered in 2014, these tunnels are now open for guided tours, a great way to explore the city’s hidden depths! If you’re after a view, hop on the Estrella de Puebla, the largest Ferris wheel in Latin America.

Standing 80 meters tall, it offers stunning panoramic views of the city and beyond. Puebla is also a haven for baroque architecture, a style that flourished in Spain around the time the city was founded. There’s even an entire museum dedicated to the baroque arts, housed in a strikingly modern building, by the way!

Inside, you'll find a fascinating mix of disciplines: architecture, painting, sculpture, literature, music, and dance. If you're looking to explore beyond the city, the surrounding region is home to some of Mexico’s most impressive volcanoes. Just 15 minutes from downtown, you’ll find the world’s smallest volcano, Coexcomate!

It’s a fun little detour. One of the top excursions near Puebla is to the town of Cholula, known for its charming colorful streets and its extraordinary archaeological site, home to one of the largest pyramids ever built by humans. If you're into hiking, the region has you covered.

While Popocatépetl is off-limits due to its activity, you can try climbing La Malinche, which rises to 4,462 meters, or Iztaccíhuatl, which peaks at 5,215 meters. Be sure to get all the info you need before tackling either summit! The state of Puebla is vast, but if you're sticking close to the capital and looking for day trips within two hours, check out Tehuacán (the region’s second-largest city), Tecali de Herrera with its well-preserved center, Cuauhtinchan with its beautiful historic buildings, or the impressive archaeological site of Cantona.

And don’t miss the smaller villages that have held onto their traditions and charm, like Chignahuapan, Cuetzalan, Pahuatlán, Huauchinango, Tlatlauquitepec, and Zacatlán. With all these options, you’ll have plenty to explore if you decide to stick around a little longer!