Being a place full of history, Puebla, located in the central region of Mexico, since pre-Hispanic times was home to Mexicas, Toltecs, Olmecs, Totonacs, Nahuas, Mixtecs, Zapotecs and Otomis, whose archaeological sites today reflect the splendor of those years. It was also the settlement of important cities such as Cantona and Cholula.
And during the Viceroyalty, with churches and convents symbolizing the Mexican baroque, the territory of the Bishopric of Puebla extended from Villa Rica de la Veracruz to the current port of Acapulco, Guerrero, being for almost 300 years the largest, until as a state, Puebla was recognized in 1824. Today it has an area of 34,251 square kilometers and has 217 municipalities.
In addition, the Puebla soil was the scene of four important events in the history of Mexico: the Battle of May 5, 1862, the Siege of Puebla in 1863, the Capture of Puebla and the Mexican Revolution, with the attack in 1910 on the brothers Aquiles, Máximo, Carmen and Natalia Serdán Alatriste, being the first martyrs of the movement, for which in 2013 the state Congress recognized the capital as four times heroic.
Until being famous today for the Cuauhtémoc Stadium and the variety of activities such as mountaineering, nightlife, festivals and more, being a preferred destination for nationals and foreigners.
Cathedral of the city of Puebla. Built between 1536 and 1539 in the heart of the “City of Angels”, it is considered one of the most beautiful in the country and Latin America. Its main altar was designed by the sculptor Manuel Tolsá, and it also has 70-meter-high bell towers, one of the largest in Mexico, which are complemented by 14 medallion-shaped paintings with scenes from the Stations of the Cross, spread around the nave, the choir and the organs.
Atlixco. One of the magical towns of the state, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the Popocatépetl volcano from the San Miguel hill, walk through the Parish of Santa María de la Navidad, the Exconvento del Carmen or admire the façade of the Chapel of the Third Order and then enjoy its typical ice cream and fresh air, surrounded by fruit trees and the murals of Juan Manuel Martínez Caltenco in the Municipal Palace.
Cholula. 10 kilometers west of the city of Puebla, the Great Pyramid and the plaza known as the “patio de los altares” are the most important pre-Hispanic settlement explored so far in the state. It is speculated that there are seven more pyramids beneath it. You can also visit the Royal Chapel, the Franciscan convent, the archway in its plaza, the parish of San Andrés and the famous temples of Tonanzintla and Acatepec.
Chignahuapan. From October to December, the city becomes a Christmas village full of lights and color thanks to the Feria de la Esfera, where you can learn about and purchase the work of local producers to decorate your home, as well as try fig bread and cheese bread. Or stroll through the Mudejar-style kiosk, go to the Parish of Santiago Apóstol and visit the Salto de Quetzalapa tourist center to see its waterfall that is more than 200 meters high.
El Parián. It is considered the first artisan market in the city. Since 1961, it has occupied the facilities of what was once the old market called El Parián. When visiting it, it is possible to acquire the best of popular art from Puebla and Mexico in one of its 112 stores, such as typical sweets, wooden toys, Talavera pieces and all kinds of textiles such as shawls, blouses, shirts, from the different towns that surround the city.
Zacatlán de las Manzanas. Located in the mountains, on the edge of the Barranca de Los Jilgueros, this magical town is known for being the land where apple trees grow, monumental musical clocks are made, which can be seen in its Plaza de Armas, and cheese bread is baked. From the viewpoint, it is possible to admire a monumental mosaic of more than 100 meters, with religious and pre-Hispanic motifs.
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