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.
Santo Domingo Church
Appreciate the Baroque altar and pulpit and see the gold-leaf embellishments and works of art in the “Eighth Wonder of the World.”
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Our pick of the best Puebla Historic Center Hotel Deals
NH Puebla Centro Histórico
Very good
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Palacio Julio Hotel
I loved the hotel. The staff were great, the attention to detail and to the guests was impecable. We were treated like royalty here. I will definitely recommend it to friends and family. This was the best hotel we have stayed at in Puebla. I loved the breakfast and the rooms were clean and spacious. ...
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Quinta Real Puebla
Location, location, location
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Hotel Del Portal, Puebla
It was a great service to drop off car and they valet parked it.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
City Express by Marriott Puebla Centro
Safe quiet neighborhood
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Cartesiano Boutique & Wellness Hotel
This was the most beautiful place my wife and I have stayed in. I had no idea it was as nice as it was
Reviewed on 15 Nov 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, Museo de la Memoria Histórica Universitaria and Ovando Bridge 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.
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.
