Puebla is the fourth most populous city in Mexico after Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey, located in the same state. Puebla was one of the first cities founded by the Spanish conquistadors in 1530. And in 1987 it was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Puebla is in the valley known as Cuetlaxcoapan and is the only city in the world located between 4 volcanoes: Orizaba peak (5747 m), Popocatepetl (5500 m), Istaksiatl (5220 m) and Malinche (4503 m). Local people consider Puebla the gastronomic capital of Mexico and home to a variety of dishes of national cuisine.
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How to get to Puebla
Puebla Airport Hermanos Serdán is located 23 km from the city and is considered a spare airport in Mexico City. A / C Aero California operates regular flights from Guadalajara and Tijuana, and to Aeromar - from Mexico City (except Sundays) and Monterrey (except Saturdays), and / to Continental - from Houston. Also there is a message with Acapulco and Tijuana on Avolar.
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Puebla is located 123 km east of Mexico City by motorway No. 150D (road charges amount to about 100 pesos). Further east of Puebla Highway No. 150D follows in Orizaba, Cordoba and Veracruz.
Shopping
In the local market of El Parián, you can look at beautiful products from the "talavera" - a variety of "majolica" ceramics made from burnt clay using painted milk-white glaze ."Talavera" began to be manufactured in Puebla almost from the day of the founding of the city in 1531 .Due to the quality of local clay and traditions, rooted to the 16th century, authentic products from the "Talavera" are produced only in Puebla and the nearest settlements of Atlisco, Cholula and Tekali .Thanks to skilled craftsmen, the products over time have reached such beauty that they began to be exported to other regions of Mexico . The market is located on the Plaza Parián and apart from the "Talavera" you can buy products made of onyx and leather, jewelry and textiles.
Unlike many ordinary shops selling "Talavera", Talavera Uriarte has its own factory and a special room where you can see the production process first hand. The factory is located on Av 4 Pte 911 and is open for visitors from Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 19:00, on Saturdays - from 10:30 to 17:30 and on Sundays from 11:30 to 16:30. Organized tours are conducted.
Kitchen
One of the famous local specialties is chiles en nogada, allegedly invented in Puebla. This dish is well illustrated by the Mexican flag: green color - chili, white - walnut sauce, red - pomegranate seeds. Another traditional dish is cemita with milanesa, which is a stuffed sandwich.
Climate
Clearly +28 ° С in the afternoon +14 ° С at night ° С water |
Clearly +27 ° С in the afternoon +12 ° С at night ° С water |
Clearly +27 ° С in the afternoon +14 ° С at night ° С water |
| Puebla weather forecast for 10 days | ||
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| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| in the daytime | + 21 | + 23 | + 25 | + 27 | + 27 | + 25 | + 23 | + 23 | + 23 | + 23 | + 22 | + 21 |
| night | + 7 | + 7 | + 10 | + 11 | + 12 | + 13 | + 12 | + 12 | + 12 | + 10 | + 8 | + 7 |
The climate is subtropical alpine. The Cuetlaxcoapan valley belongs to the temperate climatic zone, and on the hills it is cool. Dry season lasts from November to April, rainy season - from May to October. The greatest amount of precipitation falls on summer and early autumn.
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Entertainment, sightseeing and sightseeing Puebles
The southern part of the main square of the city is occupied by an impressive cathedral, whose architectural appearance is represented by a mixture of Renaissance and early Baroque styles. The construction of the cathedral began in 1550, and continued in the 1960s. The towers that crown the cathedral reach 69 meters and are considered the highest in Mexico. The cathedral attracts attention with a dazzling interior, beautiful frescoes and ornate chapels.
The Dominican church of Templo de Santo Domingo, dating from 1650-1690, impresses with stone carvings, angels and cherubs. And under the altar of the Jesuit church of Iglesia de la Compañía, built in 1767, there is a grave belonging to the Asian princess, who is believed to have been sold into slavery in Mexico, and then released.
Museums of Puebla
There are many interesting museums in Puebla. The Museum of Railway Transport (Museo del Ferrocarril) with a collection of exhibits of ancient steam locomotives and more modern models of trains. The museum is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00 to 17:00, admission is 10 pesos (prices are in June 2011).
The Museum of Museo de Arte Popular Poblano is housed in a former convent of the 17th century Ex-Convento de Santa Rosa and houses a collection of craftsmanship - traditional costumes, onyx, glassware and metalwork. It is said that one of the recipes of the mole poultry (mole poblano) first appeared in the kitchen of this monastery. The museum is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00 to 17:00, admission is 15 pesos (prices are in June 2011).
Another museum, Museo Amparo, is located in a building from the 16th to 17th centuries. and is a must to visit. The museum presents a collection of pre-Hispanic artifacts. Open: Wed. from 10:00 to 18:00. The entrance ticket will cost 35 pesos; In addition, in the amount of 50 pesos, the fee for using a photo and video camera is charged (prices are indicated in June 2011).
The museum of Museo Bello exhibits a private collection of the Bello family of industrialists - exquisite French, English, Japanese and Chinese porcelain and an impressive collection of products from the "Talavera". Open: Tues.-вс. from 10:00 to 17:00, admission is 15 pesos (prices are indicated in June 2011). The museum offers guided tours in Spanish and English.
From an architectural point of view, the building of the colonial period, in which the Museo Casa del Alfeñique is now located, is of interest. The building serves as a good example of the decorative style of alfeñique, named after candy made from sugar and egg whites. The museum has a collection of drawings dedicated to the period of the conquest of Mexico by the Spaniards, as well as a collection of historical and religious paintings, some furniture and household accessories. Open: Tues.-вс. from 10:00 to 17:00, admission is 15 pesos (prices are indicated in June 2011).
Events
Every year on May 5, Puebla celebrates the day of the defeat of the French troops invading the city in 1862. Celebrations last for several days and include concerts and other cultural events, and on the last, the fifth day, a grand parade and a stage battle with the participation of soldiers of the Mexican army, the Navy and special forces are held. At this time in the city you can see tanks, jeeps and armored personnel carriers.