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Puebla (Spanish pronunciation: ⓘ English: colony, settlement), officially Free and Sovereign State of Puebla (Spanish: Estado Libre y Soberano de Puebla), is one of the 32 states which comprise the Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided into 217 municipalities and its capital is the city of Puebla.
Puebla de Zaragoza ( Spanish pronunciation: [ˈpweβla]; Nahuatl languages: Cuetlaxcoapan; Mezquital Otomi: Nde'ma ), formally Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza, formerly Puebla de los Ángeles during colonial times, or known simply as Puebla, is the seat of Puebla Municipality. It is the capital and largest city of the state of Puebla, and the fourth ...
- Stroll Around the Zócalo de Puebla. Address. Av. Don Juan de Palafox y. Mendoza, Centro histórico de Puebla, 72000 Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza, Pue., Mexico.
- Tour the Amparo Museum. Address. C. 2 Sur 708, Centro, 72000 Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza, Pue., Mexico. Get directions. Phone +52 222 229 3850. Spread across two buildings, the Museo Amparo (Amparo Museum) houses impressive collections of pre-Colombian, Viceregal, 19th-century, and contemporary Mexican art.
- See the International Museum of the Baroque. Address. Atlixcáyotl 2501, Reserva Territorial Atlixcáyotl, 72830 Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza, Pue., Mexico. Get directions.
- Meet Elephants, Giraffes and Tigers at Africam Safari. Address. Carretera al Oasis 17302-22, Oasis, Blvd. Capitán Carlos Camacho Espíritu Km 16.5, Oasis, 72960 Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza, Pue., Mexico.
May 9, 2024 · Puebla, city, capital of Puebla estado (state), central Mexico. Founded as Puebla de los Angeles in 1532, the city lies on a broad plain 7,093 feet (2,162 meters) above sea level, about 80 miles (130 km) southeast of Mexico City. Learn more about Puebla in this article.
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- Visit the oldest library in the America’s – Biblioteca Palafoxiana. Biblioteca Palafoxiana wasn’t on my Puebla must-do list before arriving, but after learning that this library was, in fact, the first library in all of the America’s, it had to make this list!
- Take a day trip to Cholula. Cholula is a small city located only 10 km (6.2 mi) from Puebla city center. The close proximity makes visiting Cholula on a day trip from Puebla very popular.
- Ride the ferris wheel – Estrella de Puebla. Ferris wheels are fun but I’ve never been one for paying high entrance fees for them. Luckily though, the ferris wheel in Puebla, Estrella de Puebla, must be the cheapest in the world!
- Get acquainted with the city on a FREE walking tour. When you first get to Puebla city the first thing you should do is join the local free walking tour.
Discover Puebla, a city with a rich colonial heritage, a vibrant art scene and a delicious cuisine. Explore its attractions, museums, churches and more with Lonely Planet's expert tips and recommendations.
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Learn about the history, architecture and culture of Puebla, a colonial city founded in 1531 in Mexico. Discover its Baroque style, its Renaissance grid plan, its religious buildings and its colourful tiles.
