Puebla Historic Center Travel Guide
Puebla
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.
Artist Quarter
Wander through narrow alleys to this quaint and iconic artists’ zone, where market stalls and galleries meet on a cobbled square.
Things to do
Puebla Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Aquarium Michin or Observation Wheel
Night experience with Barra Libre in Puebla
From Puebla: Cholula and Atlixco Puebla ́s Magical Towns
Puebla Hop-on Hop-off City Tour and Magical Towns of Cholula and Atlixco
Top hotels in Puebla Historic Center
NH Puebla Centro Histórico
A good place to stay with easy access to many attractions in downtown Puebla.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Banyan Tree Puebla
Excellent in all respects.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Cartesiano Boutique & Wellness Hotel
The whole place is beautiful. The spa was top notch
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Palacio Julio Hotel
Nice and so helpful staff
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Quinta Real Puebla
Excellent hotel and great location near the historical downtown to visit.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Hotel Del Portal, Puebla
Room was clean and staff friendly. Complementary bottled water too! Great location at the corner of the zocalo.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
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 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 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 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.
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.
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.
