Luxury Travel to Puebla made for you
Mexico
Volcanoes, pyramids and striking historical architecture
Just an hour and a half drive south-east of Mexico City is Puebla. The country’s fourth largest city, it lies in a valley ringed by impressive, snow-capped mountains and volcanoes. Puebla’s architecture is just as impressive as its surroundings. Once one of the most important cities strategically to the conquistadors, it is steeped in history and features some striking buildings (its historic old town is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Things to do in Puebla include exploring its marvellous architecture. A walking tour through the city centre will take you through the highlights, including the ornate cathedral which dates back to 1575, and the Biblioteca Palafoxiana – the oldest library in the Americas. The Amparo Museum showcases one of Mexico’s most important collections of pre-Hispanic, colonial and modern art, while the Callejón de los Sapos, a quaint street lined with colourful houses, is home to a weekend antique and craft market.
The city has fashioned itself into a distinct cultural corner of Mexico and Puebla cultural experiences are diverse and plentiful. It’s the birthplace of the original Cinco de Mayo celebrations, as well as mole poblano, a thick, spicy sauce, and one of the must-taste delicacies on Puebla culinary tours. The beautiful Talavera tiles are produced here, and the city is home to a strong arts and literary scene thanks to its universities, not to mention the awesome remains of the Tepanapa pyramid in the adjacent town of Cholula.
From our experts
Experiences picked by our Puebla specialists
Take time to soak up the city's architecture
Marvel at the city’s impressive architecture, such as the ornate cathedral and intricate Talavera tiles
Wander the UNESCO-listed centre
Explore a city steeped in history, including a UNESCO World Heritage Site city centre and the oldest library in the Americas
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo where it all began
Experience Cinco de Mayo celebrations in their place of origin, historically celebrated to mark a military victory over the French
A word from one of our experts
Puebla is a fantastic city to immerse yourself in Mexican culture and heritage - it’s the home of Cinco de Mayo after all. Wandering its historic streets transports you to the past, giving the impression of being in a real world museum thanks to its impeccably preserved heritage.
James Sirotkin
Luxury accommodation in Puebla
There are many incredible places to stay in Puebla. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:
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Casona de la China Poblana
Casona De La China Poblana is a place to stay in Puebla, Mexico.
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Mexico has both a wet and a dry season. The dry season runs from November to April, and brings cooler, less humid weather, meanwhile the wet season, running from June to October, sees daily and often heavy rain showers. From September to mid-October, hurricane season occurs along the coastal regions, and we advise against travelling during this time.
Dry season
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