ItinerariesOne day in Puebla: a walking itinerary of the historic centre
A one-day walk through Puebla’s historic centre: the cathedral and the Palafoxiana library, the golden Rosary Chapel, mole for lunch, Talavera and the Callejón de los Sapos.
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Food & drinkWhat to eat in Puebla: mole, cemitas, chalupas and more
Puebla is one of Mexico’s great food cities. Here are the dishes to try, from mole poblano and chiles en nogada to cemitas, chalupas, tacos árabes and the sweets of Calle 6 Oriente.
PlanningPuebla day trip from Mexico City: buses, tours and a plan for the day
How to visit Puebla and Cholula in a day from Mexico City: buses from the bus stations and the airport, organised tours, and how to make the most of your time.
SightsVisiting Cholula: the Great Pyramid, the hilltop church and the town
Everything you need to visit Cholula: the Great Pyramid and its tunnels, the church of Our Lady of Remedies, volcano views, the town and the painted churches nearby.
ShoppingTalavera pottery in Puebla: where to see it, buy it and spot the real thing
Puebla’s blue and white Talavera is on church domes, house fronts and dinner plates. Here is its story, where to watch it being made, and how to tell certified Talavera from copies.
SeasonsThe Day of the Dead in Puebla: altars, flower carpets and catrinas
How Puebla celebrates the Day of the Dead: home and public altars, the giant flower carpet in Atlixco, the altars of Huaquechula, catrinas, special foods and tips for visitors.
Day tripsThe best day trips from Puebla: pyramids, volcanoes and pueblos mágicos
The best day trips from Puebla: Cholula, Atlixco, the volcanoes, Cuetzalan, Tlaxcala and Cacaxtla, Val’Quirico, Africam Safari and Teotihuacan, with travel times and tips.