Puebla Historic Center Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Zócalo de Puebla
View the public works of art, relax in one of the cafés and get a sense of the culture in this central plaza.
Puebla Cathedral
Listen to the choral performances and appreciate the excellent acoustics of this iconic church. Marvel at the octagonal altar, among other treasures.
Zona Histórica de los Fuertes
You can find out about the history of Puebla with a visit to Zona Histórica de los Fuertes. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Fort Loreto
Learn about the famous Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo in the museums of this surviving fortress where important battles took place.
Los Sapos Bazaar
Discover the bohemian flair and artisanal items in the market stalls that stretch across a street with a history entwined with frogs.
Artist Quarter
Wander through narrow alleys to this quaint and iconic artists’ zone, where market stalls and galleries meet on a cobbled square.
Top hotels in Puebla Historic Center
NH Puebla Centro Histórico
We had a few things like the security box was broken , some fluid running water during many hours and rare sounds like guns in the very early morning.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Hotel Del Portal, Puebla
Everything was walking distance
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
Palacio Julio Hotel
The staff were very friendly and attentive, and we really enjoyed our stay overall. The only reason I’m not giving a perfect score is because the room didn’t have any drawers or dressers to store our clothes. Since my family and I stayed for a few days, it became a bit inconvenient having to keep ...
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
voco Royalty Puebla Downtown by IHG
I booked a balcony room but only got a view room. Restaurant above us was a bit noisy late at night. I wish they had a policy of being quiet when rearranging the furniture late at night and staff not wearing noisy heels.
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025
Quinta Real Puebla
Historic but you give up modern.
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025
Cartesiano Boutique & Wellness Hotel
Gorgeous hotel and very large room. Beautifully designed and very well maintained gardens and property. Super comfy mattress and pillows. Excellent service. Two very good restaurants on site. Great location in the historic district.
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Puebla Historic Center
El Carmen
While El Carmen isn't home to many top sights, Los Sapos Bazaar and Zócalo de Puebla are some notable places to visit nearby.
Barrio de la Luz
Though Barrio de la Luz may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Los Sapos Bazaar and Zócalo de Puebla.
Barrio De Analco
If you're spending some time in Barrio De Analco, Ovando Bridge and Museo de la Memoria Histórica Universitaria are top sights worth seeing.
Barrio Del Alto
Though Barrio Del Alto may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Los Sapos Bazaar and Zócalo de Puebla.
Xanenetla
Xanenetla might not have many top sights, but Fort Loreto and Zona Histórica de los Fuertes are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
San Sebastian
While San Sebastian isn't home to many top sights, Zócalo de Puebla and Rosario Chapel are some notable places to visit nearby.
