Puebla Historic Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Zocalo Square which includes heritage elements
Los Sapos Bazaar as well as a small group of people
Puebla Historic Center
Rosario Chapel which includes religious elements, interior views and heritage elements
Zocalo Square

Popular places to visit

Zocalo Square which includes heritage elements

Zócalo de Puebla

4/5(6 reviews)

View the public works of art, relax in one of the cafés and get a sense of the culture in this central plaza.

Zócalo de Puebla
Puebla Cathedral which includes night scenes, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Puebla Cathedral

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Listen to the choral performances and appreciate the excellent acoustics of this iconic church. Marvel at the octagonal altar, among other treasures.

Puebla Cathedral
Fort Loreto showing heritage elements and military items

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.

Zona Histórica de los Fuertes
Fort Loreto which includes heritage elements and military items

Fort Loreto

Learn about the famous Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo in the museums of this surviving fortress where important battles took place.

Fort Loreto
Los Sapos Bazaar as well as a small group of people

Los Sapos Bazaar

3/5(1 review)

Discover the bohemian flair and artisanal items in the market stalls that stretch across a street with a history entwined with frogs.

Los Sapos Bazaar
Artist Quarter featuring markets

Artist Quarter

Wander through narrow alleys to this quaint and iconic artists’ zone, where market stalls and galleries meet on a cobbled square.

Artist Quarter

Activities

Elephants at the African Safari Zoo in Puebla

Africam Safari Park

NZ$51
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Africam Safari Park
Turitour Discover Cholula and Atlixco Magical Towns

Discover Cholula and Atlixco Magical Towns

NZ$63
per adult
Discover Cholula and Atlixco Magical Towns
From Puebla: Cholula and Atlixco Puebla ́s Magical Towns

From Puebla: Cholula and Atlixco Puebla ́s Magical Towns

NZ$63
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
From Puebla: Cholula and Atlixco Puebla ́s Magical Towns
Night experience with Barra Libre in Puebla

Night experience with Barra Libre in Puebla

NZ$45
per adult
Night experience with Barra Libre in Puebla
Turibus Hop-on Hop-off City Tour Puebla

Puebla Hop-on Hop-off City Tour

NZ$21
per adult
Puebla Hop-on Hop-off City Tour
Puebla: Walking Tour of Puebla City

Puebla: Walking Tour of Puebla City

NZ$61
per adult
Puebla: Walking Tour of Puebla City
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Our pick of the best Puebla Historic Center Hotel Deals

NH Puebla Centro Histórico

NH Puebla Centro Histórico

4 out of 5
Calle 5 Sur #105, Col. Centro, Puebla, PUE
The price is NZ$127 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$127
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Puebla. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,445 reviews)
"We had a few things like the security box was broken , some fluid running water during many hours and rare sounds like guns in the very early morning."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

NH Puebla Centro Histórico
Hotel Del Portal, Puebla

Hotel Del Portal, Puebla

3.5 out of 5
Juan de Palafox y Mendoza 205, Colonia Centro, Puebla, PUE
The price is NZ$87 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
NZ$87
5 Nov - 6 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Puebla. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Zócalo de Puebla and Angelopolis ...
7.8/10 Good! (954 reviews)
"Everything was walking distance"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Hotel Del Portal, Puebla
Palacio Julio Hotel

Palacio Julio Hotel

5 out of 5
211 Av 2 Ote Centro histórico de Puebla, Puebla, Pue.
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Puebla. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Zócalo de Puebla and Angelopolis Commercial ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (206 reviews)
"The staff were very friendly and attentive, and we really enjoyed our stay overall. The only reason I’m not giving a perfect score is because the room didn’t have any drawers or dressers to store our clothes. Since my family and I stayed for a few days, it became a bit inconvenient having to keep ..."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

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Palacio Julio Hotel
voco Royalty Puebla Downtown by IHG

voco Royalty Puebla Downtown by IHG

4 out of 5
Portal Hidalgo 8, Av. Palafox y Mendoza, Centro Histórico, Puebla, PUE
The price is NZ$206 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
NZ$206
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Puebla. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (251 reviews)
Great location
"I booked a balcony room but only got a view room. Restaurant above us was a bit noisy late at night. I wish they had a policy of being quiet when rearranging the furniture late at night and staff not wearing noisy heels."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

voco Royalty Puebla Downtown by IHG
Quinta Real Puebla

Quinta Real Puebla

4 out of 5
Av. 7 Poniente 103 Col. Centro, Col. Centro Histórico, Puebla, PUE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$225 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
NZ$225
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Puebla. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"Historic but you give up modern."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Quinta Real Puebla
Cartesiano Boutique & Wellness Hotel

Cartesiano Boutique & Wellness Hotel

4.5 out of 5
3 Oriente 610, Colonia Centro, Puebla, PUE
The price is NZ$256 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$256
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Puebla. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (673 reviews)
"Gorgeous hotel and very large room. Beautifully designed and very well maintained gardens and property. Super comfy mattress and pillows. Excellent service. Two very good restaurants on site. Great location in the historic district."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Cartesiano Boutique & Wellness Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Puebla Historic Center

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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.

El Carmen
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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 la Luz
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Barrio De Analco

If you're spending some time in Barrio De Analco, Ovando Bridge and Museo de la Memoria Histórica Universitaria are top sights worth seeing.

Barrio De Analco
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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.

Barrio Del Alto
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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.

Xanenetla
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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.

San Sebastian

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