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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Puebla: Hop-on Hop-off City Tour and Aquarium Michín
From Puebla: Hiking in the Iztaccíhuatl all included
Discover the Magical Cities of Puebla and Cholula from Mexico City
Top hotels in Puebla Historic Center
NH Puebla Centro Histórico
To much noise at the rooms
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Banyan Tree Puebla
Fabulous roof deck / pool. Brilliant food. Amazing rooms Air conditioning / heating didn’t work. Coffee maker didn’t work. Wasn’t able to get fixed despite requests. Internet slow
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Quinta Real Puebla
Liked everything about the hotel. Only complaint was the unreliable internet/wifi connection. Perhaps because room 306 was out of reach for the connections?
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Cartesiano Boutique & Wellness Hotel
We loved the hotel and the pool. great food and amazing location. Awesome staff.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Hotel Del Portal, Puebla
Cute little Hotel in Downtown Puebla. Walking distance to shops, restaurants, banks and chirches
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
HOTEL MARGARITA
The hotel is beautiful, with a lovely courtyard. The staff are friendly and attentive. Our shower was not particularly strong, but the bathroom was clean and looked good. It is very close to the centre of Puebla, so excellent for exploring.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
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 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.
Barrio De Los Remedios
While Barrio De Los Remedios may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Artist Quarter and Los Sapos Bazaar.
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.
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.
