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Puebla is an alluring city of Mexico that exudes the colonial charm. The fourth largest city in the country, Puebla has many interesting sightseeing options. The modern city has attracts guests who arrive in large number of to see the interesting architecture and to taste the wonderful cuisine of the region. Puebla also offers religious places and important historical sites.
Transportation:
Puebla in Mexico has good connectivity with other cities of the country. Puebla is short distance from Mexico City, which is the capital of the country. International travelers arrive at the airports in the Mexico City. Both the cities have excellent bus services.
Bus journey is the easiest and major mode of transport in the city. Tourists can arrive in any of the two terminals- Centro de Autobuses Puebla or CAPU and Estrella Roja's 4 Poniente.
For getting around the city, tourists can opt for the public buses or taxis.
Where to stay:
Guests can opt from the variety of hotels in Puebla located at different part of the city. Some hotels have grand colonial style buildings while other displays modern contemporary architecture. International guests will have no problem in staying in any of the hotels in the city. Well-known Puebla Hotels are Meson Sacristia de Capuchinas, Casareyna, Camino Real Puebla, La Quinta Luna, Hacienda del Molino and El Sueño Hotel & Spa.
Attractions:
The historical town of Puebla has many interesting sightseeing places. Given below are some important landmarks.
- Los Fuertes or Fuerte de Loreto and Fuerte de Guadalupe -These forts are located in Cerro de Guadalupe. This location is the witness to the Battle of Puebla, which happened on May 5, 1862.
- Templo de San Francisco and Templo de Santo Domingo- These temples are fine examples of architectural works of the16th and 17th century.
- Zocalo or the City Center - Puebla's remarkable downtown comprises of attractive colonial architecture. The area was designated by UNESCO as one of the world heritage status in 1987.
" Cathedral - Constructed around 1575 and 1640. This cathedral has the tallest church towers in the country.
- Palafoxian Library - This 18th century library has wonderful collection of books.
Other information:
Puebla has good collection of local crafts, jewelry and antiques. People can buy them from the local shops.
travel.mapsofworld.com. provides complete information on Puebla.
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