Tour of the Historic Center of Puebla (pedestrian)

Tour of the Historic Center of Puebla (pedestrian)

If you are looking for a unique exploration of this beautiful and unusual city, this tour is for you. Enjoy some of the main monuments and architectural wonders of Puebla. Let us immerse you in the beauty of Puebla and the whirlwind of anecdotes, history and legends that surround the city!

Itinerary
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Stop At: Zocalo, Puebla Mexico

The Zócalo de Puebla is located in the heart of the Historic Center since the founding of the city in 1531. Originally known as the "Plaza de Armas" it was also a meeting point for various cultural, political and religious manifestations of the time. Delimited with four axes that serve to divide the city into the four cardinal points that today by design offers a perfect trace of the Historic Center and the City. It is currently a meeting point for tourists, artisans and cultural activities of various kinds, it is certainly emblematic and one of the most beautiful in the country.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Puebla Cathedra, c 16 de Septiembre s/n Centro Histórico, Puebla 72000 Mexico

The Cathedral is one of the most emblematic architectural symbols of Puebla. Dedicated to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception and current archdiocese of the city, it was built between 1539 and 1690. Famous for its bells raised by angels according to the legend and currently considered as one of the most important Novohispano art museums in the world for the treasures it houses.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Biblioteca Palafoxiana, Puebla Mexico

Founded in 1646 by Bishop Juan de Palafox and Mendoza is one of the few remaining old libraries, it was the first public library in the Americas and has been considered as Memory of the World by UNESCO.
It is certainly a must stop in Puebla.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Street of Candies, Av. 6 Oriente Intersection Calle 2 Nte, Puebla Mexico

Also known as the Calle de Santa Clara for its proximity to the convent of clarist nuns, recognized for being them who began the tradition in the area with the preparation of delicious rompopes and sweets in the eighteenth century. Today Calle de los Dulces is famous for hosting more than 40 stores with all kinds of traditional sweets, preserves and cookies. A stop that you will surely enjoy.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Mercado el Parian, Calle 6 Nte 205, Puebla 72000 Mexico

It was the first craft market founded in the city, in the old Plazuela de San Roque built in 1801. It was the passage of muleteers and merchants of souvenirs. It is currently a place of tradition where crafts from all parts of the interior of the state such as textiles, mud, amate paper, talavera, typical sweets, sarapes, silver, rebozos, etc ...
 

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Barrio del Artista, Calle 8 Norte 410, Puebla 72000 Mexico

The Barrio del Artist is one of the most important artistic corridors in Puebla. It is a place of painters and artists who expose their work to the public, in a space that today also brings together tourists and locals who find in this baroque square a bohemian space to admire art and enjoy some of its outdoor cafeterias .


Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Puente de Bubas, boulevar 5 de Mayo esquina con 2 oriente, Puebla 72000 Mexico

Old viceregal bridge dating from the 21st century and that was buried when the cause of the river that ran over what is now Boulevard 5 de Mayo and the San Francisco area was bewitched. Recovered in 2014, today it is part of the tourist corridor of Los Secretos de Puebla.

Duration: 25 minutes