Magnificent Historic Center of Puebla (pedestrian)

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1

  The Zócalo de Puebla is located in the heart of the Historic Center since the founding of the city in 1531. Originally known as the "Plaza de Armas" it was also a meeting point for various cultural, political and religious manifestations of the time. Delimited with four axes that serve to divide the city into the four cardinal points that today by design offers a perfect trace of the Historic Center and the City. It is currently a meeting point for tourists, artisans and cultural activities of various kinds, it is certainly emblematic and one of the most beautiful in the country.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2

  The Cathedral is one of the most emblematic architectural symbols of Puebla. Dedicated to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception and current archdiocese of the city, it was built between 1539 and 1690. Famous for its bells raised by angels according to the legend and currently considered as one of the most important Novohispano art museums in the world for the treasures it houses.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3

  Founded in 1646 by Bishop Juan de Palafox and Mendoza is one of the few remaining old libraries, it was the first public library in the Americas and has been considered as Memory of the World by UNESCO. It is certainly a must stop in Puebla.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 4

  Also known as the Calle de Santa Clara for its proximity to the convent of clarist nuns, recognized for being them who began the tradition in the area with the preparation of delicious rompopes and sweets in the eighteenth century. Today Calle de los Dulces is famous for hosting more than 40 stores with all kinds of traditional sweets, preserves and cookies. A stop that you will surely enjoy.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5

  It was the first craft market founded in the city, in the old Plazuela de San Roque built in 1801. It was the passage of muleteers and merchants of souvenirs. It is currently a place of tradition where crafts from all parts of the interior of the state such as textiles, mud, amate paper, talavera, typical sweets, sarapes, silver, rebozos, etc ...  

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6

  The Barrio del Artist is one of the most important artistic corridors in Puebla. It is a place of painters and artists who expose their work to the public, in a space that today also brings together tourists and locals who find in this baroque square a bohemian space to admire art and enjoy some of its outdoor cafeterias .

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7

  Chapel of the Rosary, Temple of Santo Domingo.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

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