Puebla

Known as the "City of Angels" and the Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Puebla is located 136 km from Mexico City. Its climate is temperate, with cool summers, semi-moist and rain during the summer and early fall, its average annual temperature is 16 ° C.
This city has about 5,000 colonial buildings of mainly baroque trend of s.XVI, notably its cathedral, a perfect example of the architectural beauty of the city. The perfect stroke of their convents, churches and squares, seems to have been carried out of the hands of the angels. The cultural wealth of this city not only is reflected in its architecture, its cuisine blends perfectly the pre-Hispanic heritage, Arabic, French and Spanish, which is reflected in his famous dishes such as chiles in Nogada and mole poblano, which have gained fame world.
The same applies to their craft products such as Talavera Puebla, the tree of life, amate paintings on paper and whimsical designs in onyx and marble, all ready for visitors to its beautiful and traditional handicraft markets and squares. Dressed in gray quarry, Puebla is the fifth largest city in Mexico. In its streets trace reticular discover beautiful corners and imposing facades adorned by ironwork balconies. In its environs will find natural beauty where various activities take place outdoors, do not forget to visit the National Park Izta-Popo, La Malinche National Park or Biosphere Reserve of the Tehuacan Valley, the largest in the world.

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Izta-Popo National Park. It is located 55 km. of the City of Puebla. This beautiful site is a protected natural area because it provides water and oxygen to the most populated areas of their surroundings. Its more than 25.600 ha. are supplemented by the hills and volcanoes Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl, second and third elevations of the country respectively. Previously, these places were well attended by fans of mountaineering, which is why in the vicinity of the tops was installed a shelter. Although today their access is restricted, you can enjoy a walk or a picnic among its forests of pine and oak
Cholula. It is located 9.2 km. of the City of Puebla. Its climate is temperate-humid with rain in summer. Among its most important holidays are the Apostolos Andreas, the San Isidro Labrador, that of the Blessed Virgin of Remedios and San Diego de Alcala. Highlights of his craft floral rugs, carved in wax figures for the patron festival, candles and figurines of indigenous ritual use. During his visit to this site can not fail to know the archaeological zone, which brings together seven bases among which the pyramid dedicated to Chiconahui Quiahuitl, with a base of 400 m per side that makes the basement world's largest pyramid. From the main square of this town you can admire the church of Remedios, the parish of San Andres Cholula, the church of Santa Maria church in Toronto and San Francisco Acatepec, magnificent examples of Baroque architecture of the XVI and XVII.
Cuetzalan. It is located 174 km. of the City of Puebla in the area of the Sierra Norte. This picturesque place, bathed in fog most of the year by its climate and abundant vegetation, is a web of traditions that are reflected in the cuisine, crafts, holiday and warmth of its people. You can visit the Church of the Conchita and the Santuario de Guadalupe; his town hall-style neo-classical Russian Ethnographic Museum and its environs as Calmahustic MASATEPEC, San Andres Tzicuilan and the archaeological site of Yohualichan.
Onix's route and Las Espuelas. It is recommended to have car to make this route. The output is from the city of Puebla, 21.2 km. Cuauhtinchan direction. The site of interest is the former Convent of San Juan Bautista, who holds a majestic architecture, you can also visit the Museum of Religious Art which displays beautiful images carved in wood. You can taste the delicious barbecue. Only 6 km. This point is Tecalli de Herrera, you can visit the ruins of the former Convent of St. James the Apostle, despite all its architecture survives to inclement weather. Continuing the route, a 11 Km. Tepeaca is where you can savor a rich fish in guajillo sauce or if you prefer a green in green sauce, digestion while it makes the meal, the callecillas tour of the town. You can spend the night here, which has sites for this. In the morning you can see in all its splendor sites like the Ex Convento de San Francisco with his Chapel of the Third Order, the Rollo, La Casa de los Virreyes and the House of Cortes. Having completed the tour of the village, the next and last stop is Amozoc, which is located 18 km. from the capital and back. From its architecture should not miss the Ex-Convento de San Francisco de Asis and the parish of St. Mary of the Assumption. It is recommended to do this route in two days.

ARCHEOLOGY
In the archaeological sites on the outskirts of the city of Puebla can admire the splendor of pre horizon. Among the ruins of a great civilization, will be surprised by the constant gaze of the volcano La Malinche, very close to the site.
Archaeological Area of Cholula. It is located 8 km from Puebla, by the call via Quetzalcoatl. Known as the oldest city in America, has 7 bases overlapping, of which underlines the pyramid dedicated to Chiconahui Quiahuitl; its base of 400 m per side makes it the world's largest basement. At its site museum will see replicas of the mural of butterflies and drinkers, as well as a mock-up of the whole pyramid. Open Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 16:30 hrs.

Cantona. It is located 92 km northwest of the city of Puebla by the No. road. 129 for Free. This archaeological site of 12 km2 is one of the largest cities of pre-Hispanic Mesoamerica. Is comprised of three units where you'll find the Acropolis, housing more than 3,000 yards and 24 ball games, among other structures. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 to 17:00 hrs.

HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE
The greatest cultural and historical richness of Puebla is in its varied architecture styles and techniques: baroque, renaissance and classical. The beauty of its more than 5,000 buildings earned him the city be designated as World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 1987.
Cathedral. It is located on Sept. 16 street corner with 5 East. This building, consisting of 14 chapels of various styles, kept numerous artistic works such as the dome and its main altar, decorated by the painter Cristobal de Villalpando. Their main concern facade of a baroque style columns of transition with classic forms with Doric capitals, and jónicos Corinthians. Its towers 69.36 m are the highest in Mexico. The choir is stalls fine carving done in marquetry inlaid with precious wood, onyx and ivory, complicated lacerías Arab, own the art Mudejar well preserved ancient bodies donated by Carlos V.
Palacio Municipal. It is located at Av. Maximino Avila Camacho s / n, in the city of Puebla. Its facade of gray stone quarry in the Renaissance style differs from the rest of the buildings, due to the use of Ionic columns and triangular gables that crown the vain. It consists of two levels topped with a central attic, which holds an audience and a clock tower at each end.
Harmony and the Patio de los Azulejos. It is situated in the city of Puebla in Calle Poniente 3 South and 9. This is one of the most representative buildings of architectural Puebla, with Baroque-style home from a quarry combined with images of saints made in marble. Annexed to the monastery is a school that was formerly a house of prayer.
Former College Carolino (Building of the Universidad Autonoma de Puebla). It is located in the city of Puebla in Av. Maximino Avila Camacho and 4 South. Its walls hold door lintels and balconies that lead to three interior courtyards. Emphasizes a ladder imperial right in the main lobby with large oil paintings that are reminiscent of the old College of the Holy Spirit, as well as the Observatory, the library and the La Fragua Baroque Chamber.
Former Archbishop's Palace (Palacio Federal). It is located in the main square of the city of Puebla on Av. Juan de Palafox and Mendoza. Arrogance joint construction that the facades of the old schools of San Pedro and San Juan, and the palace which between them form a true jewel of colonial architecture, for its harmonious trim red brick and tile Talavera.
Fuente Poblana to China. It is located on the Blvd. Heroes of May 5 and diagonal Defenders of the Republic. Monumental work of architecture and sculpture, carved stone quarry, and petatillo Talavera, whose base is about 30 m in diameter. In the middle stands a huge column that supports two bowls with designs and mixtilíneos pedestal where it supports the full body sculpture of the famous China Poblana, more than 3 m in height.
Biblioteca. It is located at No. 5 East. 5, headquarters of the Casa de la Cultura. Museum literature recognized as a monument of Mexico by presidential decree, thanks to its bibliographic. It houses 43,000 volumes in dead languages as Hebrew, Latin, Sanskrit, Greek and Chaldean, which addresses themes of philosophy, theology, canon law, among others. Possesses valuable texts as the Nuremberg Chronicle, the oldest book dating from 1493, Christian Doctrine, Atlas Ortelius and the Polyglot Bible. They also admire a baroque altarpiece, an oil painting representing the Virgin of Trapana and another at St. Thomas Aquinas, as well as tables of onyx and marquetry, and the richly carved shelves.
Temple and former Convent of San Francisco. It is situated in Blvd. Heroes of May 5. Stresses its high tower of four bodies finished in quarry moldings and broken Ionic and Doric pillars in the main facade of gray stone quarry can be seen images of vases and flowers with a cover Churrigueresco; flanked by large panels of brick tile between coatings, enriched Three bodies of plateresque character, as well as the choir stalls, the neoclassical altarpieces and the mummified body of Blessed Sebastian de Aparicio.
Templo de Santo Domingo. It is located on May 5 corner with 4 Poniente. His home is of great classical purity, finished in gray stone quarry, consists of three bodies of Doric columns of inspiration. From its broad atrium enjoy the baroque decoration of the facade of mortar convent, as well as its great vaults of tissue and its magnificent baroque style gilded altar pieces, and Solomon Churrigueresque.

ARTS AND CRAFTS
La Puebla's multicultural heritage is reflected in its wide variety of handicrafts internationally recognized, as many of them are still produced with traditional techniques. The Talavera Puebla, of Arab origin, is characterized by the contrast of the white china and the elaborate tile designs, etching and paintings on paper amate, from pre-Hispanic heritage, forms of whimsical and unique designs developed in onyx and marble, they have also achieved international fame; pottery in the neighborhood of La Luz, characterized by its brown glazed earthenware, as well as the famous tree of life polychrome earthenware from Izúcar of Matamoros and Acatlan of Osorio. Its cultural richness is also seen in textile production that consists of sarapes, jorongos, scarves, shawls and clothing typical of different regions of the state, distinguished by their showy colors and designs prepared from cotton or wool yarn, in the Typical waist or mechanical looms. The neighborhood is a center of the artist at work and artistic creation, where painters and sculptors exhibit their work.

EXTREME SPORTS
The extensive areas on the outskirts of Puebla give you a flight in a balloon, a mountain bike tour, and for the most intrepid, a paragliding flight. Its stunning landscapes of cliffs, canyons and trees combined with cool air and you open up to the adventure. All these activities can be performed as safely as there are service providers that rent the necessary equipment and offer advice.
San Andres Cholula. It is located 9.2 km from the city of Puebla. Here is a school that trains candidates and arrange flights in paragliding. Moreover, its geographic conditions give you some excellent panoramic views, while gently wrapping leaves for its winds upward.
Cerro de San Bernardino Chalchihuapan. It is located 16 km from the city of Puebla. On this site the community of Puebla serves pilots of flight instructors in paragliding. It is the perfect place for this activity, because every day flights are conducted with the best team, so we recommend you make reservations.
Valley of Apulco. It is situated 145 km from the city of Puebla. In this place you can find the balloon flight by the time you want, reaching a height of up to 80 m. It is undoubtedly the best choice to live this adventure, then enjoy a splendid view of the mountains, waterfalls and forests, in an atmosphere of tranquility.

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FESTIVALS AND TRADITIONS
Except the celebrations on 1 and Nov. 2, when they traditionally honor the dead with signs of devotion as altars and offerings, most of their celebrations are of a civic, of which highlights the "Batalla de Puebla 5 May ", a date which is commemorated with a military parade in which the various battalions of infantry and armed forces, after conducting a popular dance accompanied by traditional dishes, music and partying. Another major event is the Feast of the Foundation of the City which falls on April 16 with civic ceremonies, art events, fireworks and rides. And, of course, the Fiestas Patrias of September 15, when the streets are decorated and illuminated with the colors, it is tradition to meet in the main square of the city to witness the ceremony of the "Grito de Independencia" and enjoy the typical nights Mexican restaurants, discos and nightclubs.

MUSEUMS
In a city full of cultural wealth as Puebla can not miss the museums, which like its buildings are varied and numerous. They know a lot about the history and traditions of the poblanos, as well as much of their cultural heritage.

Regional Museum of Anthropology and History of Puebla. Located at the Civic Center on May 5. His extensive collection consists of objects, sculptures, documents, photographs and armory that offer a broad panorama of cultural development in the state, since pre-Hispanic times until the Revolution. The museum also has a section of temporary exhibitions, library and bookstore. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 hrs.
Museo de Arte Colonial Church. It is located on private Baptist Gonzalo s / n, in the former Convent of Santa Monica. Exhibits interesting expressions of colonial religious art like oil paintings, objects and furniture for the worship of the convent of Santa Rosa and the Capuchin. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 hrs.
Museo de Arte Bello and Jose Luis Gonzalez. It is located at No. May 5. 408. Has 15 permanent exhibition rooms displaying works of art as its collection of paintings, furniture Mexican Talavera pottery, marquetry Puebla, majolica, watercolor on rice paper, a monumental body of s.XVII English with a piano and harp vertical discovered from the beginning of the eighteenth century, among other things. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 hrs.
Museo de Arte Popular Poblano. Located at No. 14 Poniente. 301, in the former Convent of Santa Rosa. Each of its seven rooms is a region of the body, they set out a comprehensive permanent displays of handicrafts. Do not forget to visit the typical kitchen Puebla, is completely coated tile and stocked furniture and utensils of their own era. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 hrs.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Puebla offers multiple entertainment options in their extensive natural areas suitable for hiking, plus an underground world of caves and caverns for those who enjoy the Espel, as well as major summits for those who like the intensity of the rappel. All with the best service and security to enjoy the adventure.
Tzicatlacoyan. It is located 23 km from the city of Puebla. It's an underground world that offers a very special landscape stone, its caves and caverns of stalagmites and stalactites, rivers, springs and galleries make it a perfect place to practice Espel. The tour can do so with a guide, with safety equipment and lighting requirements.
Cantil. It is located just 16 km from the city of Puebla. Its excellent rock formations are a paradise where geological experience the grandeur of climbing and rappelling, with its wall 40 meters high and over 60 routes. There are a service provider in the city of Puebla.

ECOTOURISM
The recent need of human beings to be in contact with nature has forced it to seek new options. Arguably some of them are ecological reserves of Puebla, whose vastness will allow you to practice hiking and observing ecosystems, with an invitation to discover the magic that is enclosed within them.

Izta-Popo National Park. It is located 55 km. of the City of Puebla. It extends along nearly 25 600 ha., Between hillsides and majestic volcanoes Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl, second and third elevations of the country, thanks to its height of 5452 meters and 5220 meters respectively. In its environs will find pine and oak forests where you can practice hiking and camping and hiking, accompanied by a professional guide.

Parque Nacional La Malinche. It is located at 35 km. of the City of Puebla, on the border with the state of Tlaxcala. It is the volcano La Malinche, which gets its name, whose summit is at 4461 meters above sea level, its climate is cold at the summit and temperate in their wooded hillside of oaks, pines and OYAMELES. It is a perfect place for observation of flora and fauna, as can be seen easily squirrels, deer, skunks, coyotes, badgers, snakes, also has the tourist center of La Malinche Hostel.

Biosphere Reserve of the Valley of Tehuacan. It is situated 108 km. of the City of Puebla. It is the largest biosphere of the planet and one of the richest regions of plant resources in Mexico. About 10% of their species have been introduced from other continents or other regions of the country, as the green macaw, the rest are native species of which 50% are endemic, most notably the golden eagle. It is an ideal place for observation of flora, thus protects more than 800 species of plants, some of which have up to 11 different types of use.

FUN AND LEISURE

In the city of Puebla is one of the most spectacular and important zoological part of the country. Live a great experience because they will have the opportunity to come into direct contact with animals that are free in the park. In the same way, you can enjoy some of the hot spring spas with which this fate.

Africam Safari Park Zoo. Located at the 16.5 km of the highway Cap. Carlos Camacho. It is an ideal place to practice the observation of flora and fauna. Has more than 400 varieties of native plants and more than 1,500 animals at large, among them antelope, bison, bears, lions, giraffes, rhinos, hippos and chimpanzees, as well as several special areas such as the Cave of Bats, spaces for camping, a botanical garden and a butterfly. Open daily from 10:00 to 17:00 hrs. Tel.: (222) 281 7000.

Agua Azul. It is located in South Prolonging No. 11. 5117, Calzada Mayorazgo. This hot springs spa is put up with eight pools, one with waves and wading. Its beautiful gardens have basketball courts, football, pediment, frontenis and children's games, in addition to the service of dressing rooms, showers, steam bath, restaurant-bar, health and sporting goods store. Open daily from 7:00 to 18:00 hrs. Tel.: (222) 243 1330.
NIGHT LIFE

Puebla has a variety of night entertainment sites where you can take your favorite drink while enjoying a chat or delights with dishes typical Mexican meal. Here you'll also find good options to enjoy youth environments, with varied music and rhythms afroantillanos that they will dance until late at night. We encourage you to visit especially the bars, restaurants and nightclubs that are in various streets in the center.

TOURIST SERVICES

In Puebla can be reached by Serdán Brothers International Airport, on the lines Aeromar, Aerocalifornia, Continental Airlines, Aerotucan; flights depart from Guadalajara, Monterrey and Tijuana, Mexico, or from Houston and Dallas in the United States. Road starting from Mexico City is 136 km from highway No.. 150, also has a connection with other locations through its network of highways and roads. It also has the service of the bus lines ADO, AU and Red Star.
Serdán Brothers International Airport. It is located at km 91.5 of the federal highway Mexico-Puebla in the town of Huejotzingo.
Central de Autobuses de Puebla (Capu). It is located 4 km from the city center.
NUMBERS OF SERVICES
Secretary of Tourism of Puebla. Tel.: (222) 246 2044.
Emergencies. Tel.: 060.
Relief road "Green Angels". Tel.: 078.

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