10 Free Things to do in Puebla That You Shouldn't Miss

December 10, 2021 Jasper Kershner

Discover the best top things to do in Puebla, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast including Capilla del Rosario, Templo de Santo Domingo, Templo de Santa Maria Tonantzintla, Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Street of Candies, Callejon de los Sapos, Puebla Cathedra, Zocalo, Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de los Remedios, Barrio del Artista, Mirador de Cristal de la barranca.
Restaurants in Puebla

1. Capilla del Rosario, Templo de Santo Domingo

Avenida 4 Poniente Centro, Puebla 72000 Mexico +52 222 242 3643 [email protected] http://capilladelrosario-templodesantodomingo.negocio.site/
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5.0 based on 2,248 reviews

Capilla del Rosario, Templo de Santo Domingo

This extremely ornate 17th-century chapel is part of the Santo Domingo Church.

Reviewed By minnesotans4 - Saint Paul, United States

There was a sign stating no pictures in the chapel which was disappointing but pictures couldn't truly capture the gilded ornate beauty of this 17th Century chapel which was part of the Santo Domingo Church. The chapel was in the new Spanish baroque style. The chapel worships the Virgin Mary and was used to teach the people the prayer of the rosary. Put this on your itinerary!

2. Templo de Santa Maria Tonantzintla

Av. M. Hidalgo, San Andres Cholula 72828 Mexico +52 222 666 6214
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5.0 based on 624 reviews

Templo de Santa Maria Tonantzintla

Reviewed By GowithJerry - Cancun, Mexico

An example of tequitqui art, refers to the artistic manifestations made by indigenous people of the Mesoamerican area after the Conquest of Mexico. It can be said that it is the mixture of indigenous art with Christian art and you can see the process of transculturation between the indigenous and the Spanish.

3. Basilica of the Immaculate Conception

Romero Vargas Centro, Chignahuapan 73300 Mexico
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4.5 based on 129 reviews

Basilica of the Immaculate Conception

This baroque style cathedral, which dominates the south side of Puebla's Zócalo, took from 1575 to 1649 to build.

4. Street of Candies

Av. 6 Oriente Intersection Calle 2 Nte, Puebla Mexico http://lagranfama.com
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4.5 based on 552 reviews

Street of Candies

The nickname given to Av. 6 Oriente, a street which features stores selling a type of candy artwork native to Puebla.

5. Callejon de los Sapos

0052 El Callejon De Los Sapos, Puebla 72017 Mexico
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4.5 based on 886 reviews

Callejon de los Sapos

This street is a popular antique shopping area by day and provides a lively musical atmosphere at night.

Reviewed By PerpetualHoppers - Toronto, Canada

Calle 6 Sur, also known as the Alley of the Frogs, is a must visit because of the many colorful buildings and the beautiful decorated houses along the whole street. If you want good photos, try to get there towards the early morning as the street will be empty and the colors will look beautiful in the morning light. And also the area near around Calle 6 Sur is a great place to hang around in a café or do some street shopping.

6. Puebla Cathedra

c 16 de Septiembre s/n Zócalo, Puebla 72000 Mexico http://visit.puebla.gob.mx/ubicacion/catedral-de-puebla/
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4.5 based on 1,928 reviews

Puebla Cathedra

This huge baroque-style cathedral dominates the town's main square and is one of Puebla's most recognizable landmarks.

Reviewed By manve99 - Orlando, United States

Had a great time, with my wife and the two kids 13yrs and 12yrs old. Both my kids are into history and art, (something to keep in mind) We were lucky enough to attend mass on a Sunday when their ancient pipe organ was being played. I wedding was taking place, so the experience, even for us outsiders, was somewhat surreal, full choir, the organ playing and all the religious art around . Something we will never forget.

7. Zocalo

Zocalo, Puebla 72000 Mexico +52 222 122 1100 http://visit.puebla.gob.mx/destino/puebla/
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4.5 based on 2,450 reviews

Zocalo

An old fountain rests at the center of this bucolic plaza, located in Puebla's historic district.

Reviewed By alokjolly - New York City, United States

The first thing about a trip to Mexico is that Mexico is everything you didn’t know about Mexico…. and more ~ and in a land that offers the very best of cross-cultural experiences ranging back thousands of years, to today’s best, modern-day, but tradition-based foods and accompaniments, and offers everything in a dazzling array of colors, shapes and flavors. The cuisine is exotic, unfailingly creative, unerringly spiced and flavored, and exquisitely balanced in more ways than one would think possible. Forget tacos, nachos and tortillas.. that’s just scratching the surface of a vast repertoire that sucks you in and keeps your head spinning with more. Raw, fresh vegetables, dried herbs and preserved flowers, roots and other plant parts are creatively incorporated loosely and unhesitatingly into the mainstream of the meal: so much so that some dishes, when served, appear like floral arrangements more to delight the eye than the palette… but if you didn’t know better, you’d miss out hugely. Me ? I hadn’t a clue… but what a way to learn !! It grabs you by your taste-buds, and then dances around swinging you like a rag doll until it’s done… which may be never. We were invited to visit Mexico by a dear friend from our neighborhood in NY, who goes there every year. This was a special treat, and we were really lucky to be able to accept. Besides staying with her in Puebla for 5 days, we spent two days in Mexico City and then 2 days in Puerto Vallarta. Each place was an experience in a culture that amazed and delighted. Puebla has dozens of amazing restaurants all over the ancient city. The biggest attraction, though, is the 40-plus churches scattered across almost every central block in the City. And the main central square, the Zocalo, is the principal meeting place in town, where everything happens… slow and easy. On weekends, this space is filled with market stalls, hawkers, tradesmen, and the like, and the surrounding arcade is taken over by the numerous restaurants that occupy the square, offering fresh and delightfully prepared foods for a traditional breakfast, brunch or well into the evening meal, all eaten at out-door tables set up amongst a dazzling array of local tradesmen selling their wares as they walk around carrying impossible loads of things, wearing stacks of hats, and also carrying children on their hip, to boot. Fascinating. But unlike such hawkers in other countries, these folks do not bother you at your table unless one were to call them for something. So, this was our first full day there, and Sunday is market day, so we went out for a late breakfast, and I mean late: pre-siesta, almost… at the Zocalo. We settled at an establishment that looked promising, Puerta Azul, on the shady side of the vast square, and helped ourselves to a sumptuous meal of eggs, chicken bits, round crispy tortillas with shrimp and salsa, chicken with another kind and a bunch of beers and tequila (yes !) to start our day. When in Mexico, do as the …? The brunch was served buffet style, so you help yourself to as much as you like and they bring you the coffee, juices and drinks as you ask for them. No rush: it’s just another day in the park. For the three of us, our tab came out to 432 pesos, which at the time was about $22.00. Amazing, how far the Dollar goes in some places.

8. Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de los Remedios

Calle Ferrocarril, San Pedro Cholula 72760 Mexico +52 222 276 6091 http://www.corazondepuebla.com.mx
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4.5 based on 562 reviews

Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de los Remedios

Reviewed By Strez18 - Bloomington, United States

Amazing views and beautiful church, highly recommend taking all the sites in. It is a long climb to the top of the church but well worth it!

9. Barrio del Artista

Calle 8 Norte 410, Puebla 72000 Mexico +52 222 242 4029 [email protected] http://www.barriodelartista.org/
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4.5 based on 335 reviews

Barrio del Artista

Reviewed By Trencherman_10 - Leeds, United Kingdom

Lovely wide street with lots of seating and musicians playing. Artists at work and selling a variety of works of various standards. Lovely in the sunshine but I think it would be great at night.

10. Mirador de Cristal de la barranca

Paseo de la barranca, Zacatlan Mexico
Excellent
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4.5 based on 321 reviews

Mirador de Cristal de la barranca

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