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Puebla de Zaragoza Travel Guide: 107 reviews and 196 photos

Plaza del Zócalo, downtown. - Puebla de Zaragoza

Puebla de los Angeles...

My first time in Mexico was during a business trip for two weeks (three weekends) in November 2000. It was a brand-new experience to me, which I’ve never thought I would have and it turned to be a great surprise.

Hopefully I had three weekends, as I mentioned, to get to know the city and the surroundings and still try to visit some other interesting places. Actually I’ve got to know Teotihuacán and Veracruz during daytrips from Puebla.

Puebla is a very well organized city when compared to Mexico D.F., which I visited only by drive-through during the trip to Teotihuacán. The streets in downtown there are named after numbers and the cardinal points (north, south, east and west), what makes it incredibly easy to get around.

Some special colleagues spent an extra time showing me the town and joined me in the day-trips, and for that I will be always thankful.

In summary I have great memories of those two hard work weeks and of the new friends I’ve made there.

Enjoy my visit!

Pros and Cons

Pros:Nice city...
Cons:Too close to four volcanos...
In a nutshell:Fantastic place in the heart of Mexico.

Last visit to Puebla de Zaragoza: Aug 2005
Intro Updated Aug 13, 2005
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Crown Plaza in Puebla Hotels (3)

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Holiday Inn Express in Puebla. - Puebla de Zaragoza

Budget & Business accomodations Hotels (3)

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San Juan de Ulua fortress. - Puebla de Zaragoza

Daytrip to coastal Veracruz Favorites (2)

Veracruz is the largest harbor in that region. It is not far from Puebla, so it is also doable during a weekend. I... more travel advice

Me and the huge Sun Pyramid. - Puebla de Zaragoza

Daytrip to Teotihuacan Favorites (2)

Another good tip is to spend a saturday or sunday on a daytrip to Teotihuacan. Teotihuacan, this large historical and... more travel advice

Local Customs (1)
"Groceries shopping"
Warnings Or Dangers (1)
Traffic jams
Things to Do (4)
See All Popó
Off The Beaten Path (5)
See All Fuerte de Loreto (Loreto Fort)

Shopping (1)
Shopping around
Transportation (1)
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Restaurants (2)
See All Original BBQ!
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Comments (4)

VdV Dec 13, 2005 at 8:46 PM Report Abuse

Oi Alexandre! You have been everywhere! I just booked a trip for Feb. to Puebla, and started to look up VT tips, and there is your Puebla page--#2! Are you back from Curitiba yet? My Mom and I had a GREAT time there.
AnnaLupilla Aug 28, 2005 at 4:03 PM Report Abuse

Ay ... I get la nostalgía, looking at your pages. Very well done! Saludos from Guatemala, Anna ;-)
b1bob May 24, 2005 at 11:10 AM Report Abuse

Nice job!
deecat Jul 3, 2004 at 11:23 PM Report Abuse

Very good introduction. Yes, Popo Volcano is, indeed, a "must see"! Good restaurant tips, especially about the Barbecue. Santa Maria Tonantzintla Church sounds great. Thanks for such a pleasant tour.