10 Things to Do While Visiting Puebla, Mexico

Bo Thornton
Puebla is a city in Mexico. The city is home to around 1.4 million people. It is located west of Veracruz. It is one of the country's colonial cities. The city's nickname is Angelopolis. There is a wide variety of activities to be done here. Let's take a look at vacationing to Puebla, Mexico.

Historic Centre of Puebla

This beautiful historic center is one of the best in Mexico. It features a 16th--17th-century cathedral, an archbishop's palace, and many houses where the walls are covered in tile. This is a result of the American and European styles that were adopted locally during the time.

Museo Pablano De Arte Virreinal

Museo Pablano De Arte Virreinal is located in Puebla, Mexico. It was opened in 1999, and is housed in a 17th century hospital. The museum features a library and a book store.

Church Of Santo Domingo

Church Of Santo Domingo is located in Puebla. It is widely considered to be the most vividly decorated temple in Mexico. The church dates back to 1650. It features an eclectic array of painted tiles, sculpture, and gold leaf.

Africam Safari

Africam Safari is located in Puebla, Mexico. More than 3,000 animals from 250 species call this incredible zoo and wild animal park home. The park is divided into three regions: Africa, Asia, and North America.

Cholula

Located a short distance from Puebla is Cholula, Mexico. Cholula is home to the Great Pyramid of Tepanapa. This incredible pyramid of slowly constructed over an 800 year period. Cholula has also been a center for commerce, trade, and religion for centuries.

Secret Convent Of Santa Monica

Secret Convent Of Santa Monica is located in Puebla, Mexico. Monasteries and convents were abolished in 1857. As a result of this, Secret Convent Of Santa Monica was formed. The sect decided to go underground. It operated until 1935.

Amparo Museum

Amparo Museum is located in Puebla, Mexico. Housing a grand collection of colonial art treasures, this museum is open to the public. Two of the paintings here were painted by Diego Rivera.

Hostel Santo Domingo

Hostel Santo Domingo is located in Puebla, Mexico. It is located in the city's Historical Center. For those on a budget, this is the best place to stay in the city. At just $11.64 a person, you get breakfast and bed linens.

Hotel Hacienda Del Molina

Hotel Hacienda Del Molina is the finest hotel in the city. It features an on site restaurant, a pool, breakfast, a fitness center, and much, much more.

El Sueno Hotel & Spa

El Sueno Hotel & Spa is centrally located to all the attractions in the city. Featured are an on-site restaurant, room service, breakfast, pool, and many other things.

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www.advantagemexico.com/puebla/index.html

Published by Bo Thornton

Bo Thornton is a freelance writer and blogger from rural America. Topics of interest include sports, fitness, and traveling. He currently writes for two websites, and is very happy so far.  View profile

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