I'm going to puebla, mexico in late march 2008 what should i see/do?

Question

I'm going to puebla, mexico in late march 2008 what things are cant miss, anything i should know, anything to avoid?

Answer 1

wat do u mean wat should u do?

Answer 2

I agree with some of the other posters here about driving a car unless it is absolutely necessary.You can easily travel by bus from Mexico City. The Estrella Roja has buses that depart for Puebla every half hour from the Mexico City International Airport. The last bus of the night leaves at 12:20 a.m. Alternatively, you may take the bus from Mexico City's TAPO bus terminal. Service from here is available via Estrella Roja and ADO (Autobuses de Oriente) bus lines. Travel time between Mexico City and Puebla is about 2 hours by express bus.

Municipal Tourist Information Office Portal Hidalgo 14, Centro Historico.

See the bulletin board outside for information about current events.

State Tourist Information Office 5 Oriente 3, Centro Historico [phone]

Has very helpful English-speaking staff.

Puebla (de los Angeles), is Mexico's 4th largest city and among the oldest cities in the country. The city has some of  Mexico's  best preserved  colonial architecture. Puebla's hospitality, relaxed atmosphere, colorful surroundings and distinct colonial history make it a worthwhile destination.  Puebla is 80 miles (130 km) southeast of Mexico City at an altitude of 7091 feet (2149 m). Like Mexico City, It may take a day or two to adjust to Puebla's altitude.

     **Some things to see and do in and around Puebla**

Just six miles outside of Puebla in Cholula, you can see The Great Pyramid of Cholula, said to be the world's largest pyramid topped by the Virgen de los Remedios church.

Tlaxcala, the capital city of the state Tlaxcala is another interesting day trip destnation from Puebla as well as Chilpito which has already been mentioned by another person here.

Africam Safari

A wide variety of wild animals, including lions, tigers, giraffes, buffalo, and rhinoceros wander uncaged over nearly 500 acres of the Africam Safari park. Ten miles south of Puebla. Buses leave from the Puebla Zocalo daily.There are also several museums,a planatarium,and walking tours in and around the city.

Puebla is well-known among Mexicans for its cuisine. Both mole poblano and chiles en nogada are said to originate here and even the street food is delicious - Chalupas are very popular (mini corn tortillas topped with shredded pork, chopped onion and red and green chili sauce).  

Fonda Santa Clara has become a Pueblan landmark. Try the mole. 3 Poniente 920

Puebla is a great destination for shopping. Here are a few places you should check out:

Mercado el Parian is a  handicrafts market,

6 Norte, corner of 4 Oriente.

Plazuela de los Sapos has antiques and flea market on Sundays, 4 sur between 3 oriente and 7 oriente.

Mercado La Victoria is a late 19th century market converted into a modern shopping center with department stores and upscale boutiques, corner of 5 poniente and 3 norte.

Puebla Nightlife:

Check the bulletin board outside the Tourist office of the Palacio de Gobierno for current events and concerts.

There are several bars with live music around the Plazuela de los Sapos.See location above.

Answer 3

Go to Chipilo, it's Mexico's little Italy. Most of the people there speak Venetian and Spanish.

Answer 4

I used to live in Puebla and let me tell you that you DO NOT want to drive from Mexico City to Puebla.  There is a bus that leaves the airport every half hour or so and it is very comfortable.  Driving through Mexico City is difficult and at times dangerous.  The traffic is incredible and the roads are not well marked.  Also, Mexican drivers are very agressive.  There is good, inexpensive public transportation in Puebla or you can rent a car in Puebla.

Be sure to see the Cathedral and the museums around the Zocalo (city plaza) and visit Cholula (ancient pyramids).  Also take a trip to Africam where you can see animals in the wild.

Email me if you want more information.  Have a great trip.

Answer 5

I went there years ago.   There is a church in town that should be seen but I forget its name.

Also there are ancient ruins (Aztec maybe) that I didn't get to see because apparently the entry to them is very narrow and someone like me (6'3" and not svelte)  would not be able to enter it.  Unfortunately I don't remember the details of that either.      

Doing a Google search just now I found mention of it as "Cantona Ruins".

By the way Mexico City and Puebla are both in the Central Plateau of Mexico.   There are some spectacular views along the way as you'll be at a rather high altitude.   (Don't assume it will be warm at night - it won't due to the altitude.)  I was there in July which was nice - very warm during the days but cooled down nicely at night so I was able to sleep without air conditioning.

Also not sure if you are Hispanic or not.    My black friend who was living down there at the time said he got hassled by cops in Mexico City when he drove through it.   From what he heard later this is common treatment of foreigners by police there because they think you're rich and are seeking money.   When I went I took the bus from Mexico City to Puebla.   The buses there are sort of like airlines complete with stewardesses and snack service.