What to see in Puebla

The city of Puebla has something to offer on every corner. Each street holds a story waiting to be discovered. This city offers so many places waiting to be discovered by visitors' senses with an unforgettable experience every second.

This is a list of the most outstanding sights in Puebla de los Ángeles: the original "City of Angels".

Itineraries:

 

Universidad Autónoma de Puebla ("Autonomous University of Puebla")
Over the years this has been the center of knowledge for the people of Puebla.
Av. Juan de Palafox y Mendoza and 4 Sur.

 

Templo de San Cristóbal ("Church of St. Christopher")
An act of kindness rendered in stone.
4 Norte and 6 Oriente

 

Biblioteca Palafoxiana ("Palafoxian Library")
In this library you'll discover the Memory of the World.
5 Oriente 5

 

Templo de San José (“Church of St Joseph”)
The majesty of this church is without equal.
2 Norte and 18 Oriente

 

Casa de Alfeñique ("The Candy House")
An amazing present to fulfill a loved one's wish.
4 Norte and 6 Oriente

 

Cathedral
Your senses won't cease to be amazed at each step you take in this great monument of Puebla art.
16 de Septiembre between 3 and 5 Oriente

 

Cerro de Loreto y Guadalupe ("Loreto and Guadalupe Hill")
At this spot the Mexican nation fought for one sole ideal: freedom.
"5 de mayo" Historical Site

 

Templo del Espíritu Santo o de la Compañía de Jesús ("Church of the Holy Spirit" or "... of the Society of Jesus") Within its walls you can still hear the memory of Puebla's Jesuits.
Av. Juan de Palafox y Mendoza and 4 Sur.

 

Templo y Ex-Convento de la Concepción ("Church and Ex-convent of the Immaculate Conception")
Only Puebla could have women like those who lived here.
7 Oriente and 16 de Septiembre

 

Templo de la Soledad ("Church of Our Lady of Solitude")
This church abounds with baroque details.
2 Sur and 13 Oriente

 

Templo de San Jerónimo ("Church of St Jerome")
A clear example of the importance of female education in the City of Angels.
7 Oriente and 4 Sur

 

Convento y Templo de Santa Catalina ("Convent and Church of St Catherine")
See the first convent in the City of Angels.
3 Norte and 2 Poniente

 

Convento y Templo de Santa Clara ("Convent and Church of St Clare")
This place is marked by the history of the start of the Mexican Revolution.
6 Norte and 2 Oriente

 

Templo y ex Convento de Santa Mónica ("Church and Ex-Convent of St Monica")
(Museo de Arte Religioso) ("Museum of Religious Art")
A beautiful building that houses a great artistic treasure.
Calle 5 de Mayo and 18 Poniente

 

Ex convento de Santa Rosa de Lima ("Ex-Convent of Saint Rose of Lima")
Museo de Arte Popular ("Museum of Popular Art")
The aromas of Pueblan cooking fill every nook and cranny.
3 Norte between 12 and 14 Poniente

 

Museo Amparo ("Amparo Museum")
One of the most well-endowed collections of Mexican art in the country.
2 Sur and 9 Oriente

 

Ex Palacio del Arzobispado ("Ex-Palace of the Archbishop")
Earthly architecture of heavenly quality.
16 de Septiembre and 5 Oriente.

 

Palacio Municipal (City Hall)
A grand City Hall for a grand City.
Portal Hidalgo 14, on the main square (Zócalo).

 

Zócalo o Plaza Principal ("Main Square")
The center of a great city should also be a great place.
City center

 

Callejón de los Sapos ("Toad Alley")
Every detail holds some history of Puebla and its people.
6 Sur between 5 and 7 Oriente

 

Templo y Convento del Carmen ("Church and Convent of Our Lady of Mount Carmel")
Anywhere you go in the city, you'll find a surprise.
16 de Septiembre and 17 Oriente.

 

Hospital de San Pedro ("St Peter's Hospital")
The majesty of one of the most important hospitals in the Americas will be revealed before your eyes.
4 Norte and 2 Oriente

 

Templo y ex Convento de San Francisco ("Church and Ex-monastery of St Francis") y Paseo de San Francisco ("St Francis Walk")
Every great city has a great beginning.
Boulevard Héroes del 5 de Mayo between 4 and 14 Oriente.

 

Templo de Santo Domingo ("Church of St Dominic")
Experience the feeling of being in what's called the Eighth Wonder of the World.
5 de Mayo and 4 Oriente

 

El Parián y el Barrio del Artista ("The Parian Market and the Artists Quarter")
It's the details that make Puebla an unforgettable city.
6 Norte between 2 and 6 Oriente

 

Mercado La Victoria ("La Victoria Market")
A typically Pueblan place with European flavor.
Calle 5 de Mayo and 6 Oriente