La Joya Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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
Night experience with Barra Libre in Puebla
Puebla Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Aquarium Michin or Observation Wheel
Puebla: Hop-on Hop-off City Tour and Aquarium Michín
Our pick of the best La Joya Hotel Deals
NH Puebla Centro Histórico
The staff was great. But we got all sorts of problems with the water system. The shower head was not functioning properly (urgently needed to be decalcified). Terrible noise in the pipes each time we were using the tap to wash our hands.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Puebla Angelopolis by IHG
Some things inside the bathroom were not well placed. Looks like it is not having proper maintenance. Swimming pool not working. Breakfast good.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Fiesta Inn Puebla Las Animas
La Quinta by Wyndham Puebla Palmas Angelopolis
Great! Todo y todos muy bien
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Puebla by IHG
Good amenities and friendly staff. Perfect for our 1 night stay.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Radisson Puebla Angelopolis
Other neighbourhoods around La Joya
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
