Puebla

A library built in the 18th century which contains a unique collection. It is not possible to browse the books; it's more of a museum.

Built between 1575 and 1640, it has two of the tallest church towers in Mexico.

Puebla's historic downtown contains beautiful colonial architecture and was granted UNESCO world heritage status in 1987. The Zocalo is the central plaza is a place to enjoy, where you can find restaurants, bars and cafes.

A neighborhood near the forts with lots of murals from artists all over the world. It's easily accessible when going through the tunnels, which briefly surface in the neighborhood.

The forts, which sit atop the Cerro de Guadalupe is where the Battle of Puebla took place on May 5, 1862. This successful defense of the city by General Ignacio Zaragoza from invading French forces is commemorated every year in Puebla…

· Pricey

An entry to historic tunnels that lead to the forts.

Calz. Ignacio Zaragoza 666, Malintzi

10,000-seat stadium that is home field for the Pericos de Puebla, a professional baseball team in the Liga Mexicana de Beisbol. The Pericos play a 114-game schedule between April and September each year.

Blvd. Cap. Carlos Camacho Espíritu Km 16.5, Barrios de Arboledas, 72260 Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza

17 km. A zoo park where wild African animals live freely.

Calz. Ignacio Zaragoza 666, Parque Industrial Puebla

Catch a pro soccer game almost any time of the year. This stadium is home field for Club Puebla, a top-tier professional team in the Liga MX. The stadium was built in 1967 but underwent major upgrades in 2015 and is regarded as one of the…

You can have a private sauna room per hour. Or go into the common sauna Open F-W 08:00-20:00, Su 08:00-16:30

On the Zócalo, along 2 Sur

Excellent Italian and Mexican cuisine, at good prices. Apparently known for holding the Guinness World Record for the largest pizza. Try their garlic bread and their pastas if you're not in the pizza mood (they make a mean Pennette…

on the south street of El Parián market; big awning with name

Located on the south street by El Parián market. Excellent local cuisine for less than you'd spend in the Zócalo area; their chiles en nogada are especially delicious.

It serves big tasty quesadillas with a lot of cheese inside You find it by looking for a small sign saying "Vero" at the wall.

5 oriente 205

Vegetarian restaurant with well-priced menu. Veggie burgers are good. Seems not to serve alcohol. Also shop selling vegetarian products.

Corner of 4 norte and 2 Oriente

Relatively authentic pizzeria with some other Italian food, good portions, seems not to serve alcohol though.

Inside are food stalls which prepare food for you. It's popular among the locals.

just west of 16 de Septiembre

In the building that was once the Convent of the Immaculate Conception, built in 1593. Features two restaurants and bar. Standard rooms and bathrooms are a little small, but quaint and charming, decorated in the rustic style, and quite…

a few blocks away from Zocalo, near the Iglesia San Agustín· Expensive

Cheap and clear hotel in the middle of the historical center of Puebla. All rooms are situated around a courtyard. Free (though very basic) breakfast at the cafe right next door. Friendly staff.

This 5-star contemporary hotel is housed in a construction typical of the Colonial architecture of the 17th century as is named China Poblana, in memory of Catarina de San Juan “venerable servant of god”.

on Zócalo, on Palafox just off 2 Sur

Can get a room (very small balcony) that faces the Zócalo. The rooms don't have air conditioning; only fans. The hotel provides small bottles of water and towels.

6 sur 304 Callejón de los Sapos, Centro Histórico

Offers colonial-style hotel setup with items robust wooden doors and traditional balconies.

Av 6 Ote 414, Centro histórico de Puebla, 72000 Puebla, Pue

A few blocks from Zocalo with low-key large and clean rooms with private toilet and cable TV. Friendly staff. The rooms have a table and chairs. The room have plenty of light coming from outside both day and night.