El Carmen Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit El Carmen
Popular places to visit
Africam Safari
Bring the whole family for an entertaining day out. In the car or on foot, spot lions, giraffes, elephants and more roaming together.
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.
Great Pyramid of Cholula
Presiding over the city of Cholula is one of the world’s largest pyramids, with an immense slope built up over centuries of religious devotion.
Cuauhtemoc Stadium
Catch an event at Cuauhtemoc Stadium during your trip to Puebla. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Puebla Cathedral
Listen to the choral performances and appreciate the excellent acoustics of this iconic church. Marvel at the octagonal altar, among other treasures.
Centro Expositor
Learn about the events happening in Centro Expositor during your trip to Puebla. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Activities
From Puebla: Cholula and Atlixco Magical Towns Tour
Puebla Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Aquarium Michin or Observation Wheel
From Puebla: Hiking in the Iztaccíhuatl all included
Puebla: Hop-on Hop-off City Tour and Aquarium Michín
Our pick of the best El Carmen Hotel Deals
Hotel Posada XVII
I loved everything. I worked for Marriott for 12 years so I can appreciate small details. The owner has an amazing collection of unique antiques. I loved the decor. I’m guessing the owner knows good service because every staff member was so accommodating. I’m going to run out of space so I need to ...
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
NH Puebla Centro Histórico
This hotel is no longer managed by NH Group and the quality has worsened since last time we were here: - mini fridge in room does not work. We notified it both days but they did not do anything. - Tv is big and new but streaming services do not work - no hair drier - no safety box - no filtering ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Puebla Angelopolis by IHG
Rooms were clean, the breakfast had a good variety and the staff was courteous.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Fiesta Inn Puebla Las Animas
La Quinta by Wyndham Puebla Palmas Angelopolis
The personnel is nice , the room is average , my only complaint is that I didn’t get hand towels and vanity mirror in the room , this a modest hotel., could be better .
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Puebla by IHG
Good amenities and friendly staff. Perfect for our 1 night stay.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Carmen
Puebla Historic Center
Travellers come to Puebla Historic Center for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Zócalo de Puebla and Los Sapos Bazaar while you're in town.
Barrio De Analco
If you're spending some time in Barrio De Analco, Museo de la Memoria Histórica Universitaria and Ovando Bridge are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Santiago
Though Santiago may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Zócalo de Puebla and Palafoxiana Library.
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.
