Puebla Historic Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Puebla Historic Center
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.
Activities
From Puebla: Cholula and Atlixco Puebla ́s Magical Towns
Puebla Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Aquarium Michin or Observation Wheel
Puebla: Walking Tour of Puebla City
Puebla Hop-on Hop-off City Tour and Magical Towns of Cholula and Atlixco
Our pick of the best Puebla Historic Center Hotel Deals
NH Puebla Centro Histórico
Yes the staff was great and very accomodating.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Banyan Tree Puebla
Beautiful hotel in a good location with a view of the volcano.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Cartesiano Boutique & Wellness Hotel
Hotel is very nice with a great location. Very easy to walk to major attractions. Check in was easy and they did note that there would be three people in our room and even scanned or ID’s. However, room was set up for two people. Only 2 bath towels, 2 coffee cups, 2 hand towels, 2 pair slippers, ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hotel Del Portal, Puebla
El lugar bien, todo que ver en esa área no necesitas carro, mucho que caminar y ver
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
HOTEL MARGARITA
Clean room, spotless bathroom. Lights on the head of the bed were broken as well as the outlet right above the night table.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Hotel Tamara
Great location within walkig distance to restaurants, stores, and the historic center. The staff was friendly and very nice. The hotel and room were clean and well maintained. I definitely recommend it ans I will be staying here at my next trip to Puebla!
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
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 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 Artist Quarter and Los Sapos Bazaar.
Barrio Del Alto
Though Barrio Del Alto may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Artist Quarter and Los Sapos Bazaar.
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.
La Noria
La Noria is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Estrella de Puebla Observation Wheel and Angelopolis Commercial Center if you have time to explore the area.
