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3 cities
State · Centro do México (arredores da capital)
Puebla
Puebla: the historic center of talavera tiles, mole poblano, the great pyramid of Cholula with Popocatépetl in the background, and the flowers of Atlixco.
In the photo: Popocatépetl
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
The state
Get to know Puebla
Puebla fica a leste da Cidade do México, num vale alto entre vulcões: o Popocatépetl e o Iztaccíhuatl de um lado e La Malinche do outro. A capital, Puebla, foi fundada pelos espanhóis no século 16 e é uma das cidades coloniais mais bem conservadas do país.
O centro histórico, Patrimônio Mundial, tem a catedral de torres altas, a Capela do Rosário, coberta de folha de ouro, na igreja de Santo Domingo, e a Biblioteca Palafoxiana, considerada a primeira biblioteca pública das Américas. Fachadas de azulejos de talavera, a cerâmica pintada à mão da cidade, aparecem por toda parte; a técnica é patrimônio imaterial da UNESCO.
Em San Pedro Cholula, a poucos quilômetros, a grande pirâmide de Tlachihualtépetl, uma das maiores do mundo em volume, está coberta de terra e mato, com o santuário de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios no alto e o Popocatépetl ao fundo; túneis abertos na escavação podem ser visitados. Atlixco, ao pé do vulcão, é conhecida pelos viveiros de flores.
Puebla é um dos centros da cozinha mexicana: ali nasceram o mole poblano, de pimentas e chocolate, e os chiles en nogada, servidos na temporada de agosto e setembro. Os doces de convento, como os camotes, são vendidos na rua dos Doces.
Destinations
1 destination in Puebla
Cities
3 cities in Puebla in the guide
Puebla
Capital
Puebla
Puebla is the capital of the state of the same name, at about 2,100 meters altitude, among the volcanoes of central Mexico. The historic center, a World Heritage site, has the cathedral with tall towers, the baroque Chapel of the Rosary, the Biblioteca Palafoxiana and mansions covered in talavera tiles. It is the home of mole poblano and chiles en nogada, and has markets, the sweets street and an artists' neighborhood.
Puebla
Atlixco
Atlixco is a mild-climate city at the foot of Popocatépetl, about 30 km southwest of Puebla, known for its flower and plant nurseries. It has a tree-lined zócalo, old convents and the Cerro de San Miguel, crowned by a chapel with views of the volcano. It is a Pueblo Mágico and in September hosts the Huey Atlixcáyotl festival, with dances from the regions of Puebla.
Puebla
San Pedro Cholula
Cholula is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the Americas, about 10 km west of Puebla. It has the Great Pyramid, the largest in the world by volume, covered with earth and crowned by the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies, with Popocatépetl in the background. It is said to have a church for every day of the year. It is a Pueblo Mágico and a university city, with bars and cafés.
When to go
From October to May days are usually dry and sunny, with cold mornings from December to February. From June to September it rains in the afternoons. Chiles en nogada are typically served in August and September. Puebla is 3 hours behind Brasília.
Getting there
Puebla airport (PBC) receives few flights; most travelers arrive via Mexico City, about 2 hours by bus or car. There are direct buses from Mexico City airport to Puebla. Cholula is about 20 minutes from Puebla city center, and Atlixco about 40 minutes.
Your questions
Frequently asked questions about Puebla
How many days to stay in Puebla?
Two days for the historic center, Cholula and the cuisine; one more for Atlixco.
Can you climb the pyramid of Cholula?
You can walk up the hill to the sanctuary of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios at the top. The excavation tunnels can also be visited; check before you go.
What is talavera?
A glazed, hand-painted ceramics tradition made in Puebla since colonial times, used in tiles, tableware and facades.
When to try chiles en nogada?
They are served in the August–September season, when pomegranate and fresh walnuts are available.