Where to Go, Eat, and Stay in Puebla Mexico
By: Catatan Kaki Cindy
Tags: Explore, Travel, Travel Guide, Mexico, Travel Tips

The Spanish colonial era left dozens of beautiful towns throughout Mexico, and now it becomes a tourist traps. And this trip takes me to the east of Mexico City, Puebla, which is known for its colonial era buildings, its stunning churches, and the original source of mole. And in 1987 the city was chosen by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Getting to Puebla from Mexico City

Puebla is 135-km east of Mexico City. It has several options to get there, but I highly recommend you to take a bus as it’s affordable and easy to get it. Most buses to Puebla are located at TAPO station, they cost around MXN$ 100 to 200 one-way and the journey will take about two hours. Or you can either grab a bus from Ángel Independencia, Polanco, Santa Fe, Wtc (https://ebus.mx) and its cost quite expensive about MXN 378.

Where to Stay

Hotel Diana

Looking for a strategic location? this hotel is perfect for you, it’s just a 5-minute walk from cathedra. It has a clean room, lack of noise, humble, and helpful staff. Breakfast is really simple just fruits, cafe/tea, toast bread, but you either can order another menu, such as chilaquiles, and the price is quite affordable. There is also a roof garden with a beautiful view. http://www.booking.com

Where to go

Puebla Centro

Embark by walking to the main attraction in Puebla, the Zócalo, which is surrounded with the 16th-century edifices where fills with cafes, restaurants, public artworks. You’ll see the wall tree-carve, and it appears more beautiful when the sunshine comes through the cracks.

Los Sapos Neighborhood

Los Sapos Barrio

Puebla is known for its colonial-old buildings, and more than 1000 buildings are standing in the historic center. Los Sapos barrio is one of the touristic in Puebla city. It’s usually filled with bars, cafes, Artesanía, swarming with tourists from day and night. The vibrant buildings create something picturesque, and strolling in the early morning is a good idea to avoid the bustling.

Churches

The historic centre is filled with beautiful churches where blend of various styles such as Baroque, Renaissance, Neoclassical.

Cathedral de Puebla

Altar Cathedral Puebla

The 2nd-largest church in the country, after the Cathedral in Mexico City, is from the 16th-century colonial where blends Neoclassical, Baroque, and Renaissance styles. The towers are the tallest in the country, which is 69 meters. The octagonal altar, the structure, the frescoes, and the fascinating works of art in each chapel are impressive.

Templo de Santo Domingo

Capilla del Rosario

(Located on Calle 5 de Mayo and Calle 4 Poniente)

Templo de Santo Domingo features a beautiful chapel named Capilla del Rosario, on the south of the altar of this church. Built between 1571 and 1690. They are known for their Baroque architecture and their gold leaf interior. It is breathtaking, see the impressive sculptures and murals in every corner. There is a figure of the Virgin of the Rosary in the center, which is surrounded by many angels, saints, and martyrs

Casa de la Cultura

Casa de La Cultura Puebla

Located in the Ex Colegio de San Juan, a historic building from the 16th century. Inside are art exhibitions, library.cEvery year they organize an offering on the occasion of one of the most beautiful traditions: Díaz de Muertos, and on the 2nd floor, there is a photographs exhibition with the altar theme.

Biblioteca Palafoxiana

Biblioteca Palafoxiana

Above the Casa de la Cultura we will find the oldest library in Mexico and was the 1st public library in the Americas. It has been listed on UNESCO as a world heritage site, because it has more than 41,000 books and manuscripts from the 15th-19th centuries on its elegant shelves. The shelves are made of cedar, pine.

Bus tour

Tour Bus Hop on Hop off Puebla

Discover the wonderful colonial architecture of mansions and markets in Puebla’s old neighborhood. Take a bus tour from the west side of the Zocalo, it costs M$80 for an hour where take us to get around from Zocalo, Sapos neighborhood, Barrio de Analco which is an old area inhabited by Tlaxcalans, continue through the barrio de la Luz, house of the Potters. Later we will see the beautiful murals of the Xanenetla neighborhood, then headed to the Zona Civica d los Fuertes and largo de Concordia, stop over in Mirador de los fuertes for 15 minutes where we can see the city view. Then continue through Monumento Algnacio Zaragoza, teleferico (we get cable car panoramic) and return to the Historic Center pass to Teatro Principal, el Barrio de Artistas, Mercado Pariano and Zona Dulce.

Where to eat

Eating is the best way of connecting to the culture, and exploring cuisine is always fun, from the friendly street food to the fancy colonial-style restaurants. Puebla is famous for its Mole Poblano, the complex sauce with chocolate as one ingredient, but it doesn’t taste like chocolate at all, smooth and tasty.

Comal

Comal Restaurant Puebla

This restaurant is only a few steps away from Zócalo. It’s open earlier than another. So you can have your breakfast here. The restaurant is nicely-decorated, colorful, and you will get a stunning cathedral view. It has a variety of traditional dishes, but I highly recommend its Mole Poblano Huevos or Pollo, and Pippin Verde. Those are delicious and rich in flavor. Also, it’s well-priced for the quality and quantity of dishes.

Mole Poblano Huevos

Pollo con Pipian Verde

Mole Poblano Pollo with Cathedral View

Street food (Molotes)

Molotes Pulpa

As we know, to get to know the place has tasty food, if we see that place crowds it means that’s the one. That’s odd but 99% correct. When I was strolling around Zócalo, I saw many people eating in this stall. So I don’t want to miss a chance!

Well, With M$30 you will get Molotes or Tostadas with a variety of fillings, such as chicken, pork, meat, octopus, shrimp. I ordered their molotes, and that’s tasty. They really do with their magic hand, the crunchy texture with the octopus inside and topped with salsa, cream cheese blending in my mouth perfectly.

Churros

Churros Dipped in Chocolate

I’m not really into sweet food, but it doesn’t mean I will skip trying Churros in Puebla because people said the best place to eat churros is in Puebla city.

In addition, it’s a good sign when you see a queue in the place. It is just a block from the Zocalo. It’s delicious crispy churros, recently made. Where 10 for M$50. I recommend you to try without sugar or cinnamon as you will get the authentic taste.

Best churros I ever tried!