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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Tourist information for Puebla. Estrella Roja. Exclusive Experiences in Puebla. Exclusive Experiences in Puebla. Exclusive Experiences in Puebla. Exclusive Experiences in Puebla. Discover Puebla: North Mountain Range, Magic Mountains. Zacatlán. North Mountain Range Map. 7. Discover Puebla: North Mountain Range, Magic Mountains. Chignahuapan, Pahuatlán, Huachinango, Xicotepec, Tetela de Ocampo, Aquixtla. 8. Discover Puebla: Northeast Sierra. Northeast Sierra Map. Cuetzalan. Posada Molina. 9. Discover Puebla: Northeast Sierra. Tlatlauqitepec, Zacapoaxtla, Jonotla. Hueyapan. Descubre Cuetzalan (Discover Cuetzalan, Tour Operator). Casa de Piedra Hotel. 10. Discover Puebla: Serdan Valley. Ciudad Serdán, San José Chiapa, San Nicolás de Buenos Aires, Acajete, Nopalucan, Oriental, Libres, Tepeyahualco. Serdan Valley Map. 11. Discover Puebla: Angelópolis. City of Puebla. Tourist Attractions in Puebla. Map of the Angelopolis Area. Operadora de Viajes y Transportes Turísticos (Tour Operator). 12. Discover Puebla: Angelópolis. City of Puebla. Tourist Attractions in Puebla. Holiday Inn Hotel. 13. Discover Puebla: Angelópolis. City of Puebla. Tourist Attractions in Puebla. Casa de los Muñecos. Imperial Hotel. 14. Discover Puebla: Angelópolis. City of Puebla. Tourist Attractions in Puebla. Misión Hotel. Palace Hotel. 15. Discover Puebla: Angelópolis. City of Puebla. Tourist Attractions in Puebla. Posada San José Hotel. 16. Map of the City of Puebla. 17. Historic Centre of Puebla Map. 18. Discover Puebla: Angelópolis. San Andrés Cholula, San Pedro Cholula, Huejotzingo, Cuautinchan, Tecali de Herrera, San Martín Texmelucan, Tepeaca. La Estrella de Belem Hotel. 19. Discover Puebla: Atlixco Valley and Matamoros. Atlixco, San Andrés Calpan. Map of the Atlixco Valley and Matamoros. 20. Discover Puebla: Atlixco Valley and Matamoros. Metepec, Tianguismanalco, Tochimilco, Huaquechula. AMEVH. 21. Discover Puebla: Mixteca. Izúcar de Matamoros, Tlapanalá, Huatlatlauca, San Juan Epatlán, Chiautla de Tapia, Acatlán de Osorio, Chietla. 22. Discover Puebla: Mixteca. Santa Clara Huiziltepec, Chigmecatitlán, Atoyatempan, Molcaac, Tepexi de Rodríguez. Mixteca Map. 23. Discover Puebla: Tehuacán and Sierra Negra. Tehuacán, Tecamachalco. Tehuacán and Sierra Negra Map. 24. Discover Puebla: Tehuacán and Sierra Negra. Zapotitlán Salinas, San Juan Raya. 25. Gastronomy in Puebla. 26. Limitless Adventures in Puebla. 27. Inspiring Cultures, Archeological Zones in Puebla. 28. Business & Conventions in Puebla. Centro Vacacional Atlixco- Metepec Hotel & Resort. 29. State of Puebla Map. The State is located in the heart of Mexico. It is the right place to experience the history, since Puebla has been a leading actor in many important events. This place combines the pre-Hispanic culture, the Palafox's heritage, the ideas of the Revolution, and the modern expressions of art and culture. The State of Puebla has a natural richness, which is characterized by its diversity: it has mountains, desert like areas, valleys, lakes, forests, rivers, volcanoes etc. As a consequence, the climate also varies and presents considerable differences depending on the region, changing from cold to warm and from dry to humid. Due to this, ever since the pre-Hispanic era, several important cultures settled in this area and the geography was fundamental for their development. 1 © 2015 All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. 1. Unique and unrivalled climate conditions for playing golf: four extraordinary courses in the metropolitan area of Puebla, one course in Altlixco, one in Tehuacan, and another in Izúcar de Matamoros. 2. Elegant Antiques Stores & unique treasures: many options with exceptional pieces in a city full of history; Sunday is antiques day in Puebla, and Callejón de los Sapos (Alley of the Frogs) heaves with dealers, parading all you can imagine. 3. Pamper Yourself Big Time: boutique hotels and spas, exclusive spaces, real treasures. 6. Get active and discover the great mountain range in Puebla, cloud forest, waterfalls, crystal clear pools: mountain biking or horseback riding in the lush, leafy green mountains, trekking in the Valle de Piedras Encimadas (Valley of the Stacked Stones), rappel in one of the many beautiful waterfalls of Puebla… 7. Climbing the highest mountains and enjoy the sky and the stars: the Pico de Oizaba is the highest mountain in Mexico, it rises 5,636 metres (18,491 ft) above sea level, or the Alitzin, also known as Sierra Negra with up to 4,640 m (15,220 ft) above sea level. 8. Paragliding experience, a dream come true!, an unforgettable experience. 9. Splashing in the water, boast slides with dozens of loops, or just relax: water playgrounds and parks, fun for the entire family in Atlixco, Tehuacán and Chignahuapan. 10. Adventures in Nature, trout fishing, impresive waterfalls, fossils: horseback riding in the Valle de Piedras Encimadas (Valley of the Stacked Stones), fossils in Tirritelas Ecotourism Park in San Juan Raya, beaches in the Alchichica Lagoon, a bottomless lake situated in the middle of an old crater, horseback riding in the Centro Campestre las Truchas in Huachinango, explore the waterfalls near Cuetzalan . 4. The most exquisite and refined type of food, traditional cuisine with intense passion and avant-garde spirit: dishes prepared according to ancient recipes in a unique ambiance, a gourmet paradise. 5. Explore the mysterious depths of the underground world, wonderful cavern formations, unique adventures: The North Mountain Range, is filled with fascinating caverns. The Cuetzalan cave system, has the potential to be the most extensive in Latin America, with 100km of cave, a world of possibilities. 11. An Authentic Safari, lions, monkeys, wolves and more: Africam is one of the best zoos in the continent, the Night Safari ... amazing! © 2015 All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. 12. Vivid Puebla, history, adventure, imagination: the forts Loreto and Guadalupe, Imagina Museum, the Planetarium, the he tianguis (market day) in Analco, the Culture re Houese, and much more. 14 A kaleidoscope kale ka leid idos osco cope pe ooff flavo 14. flavors, sweet liqueurs, moles and more: the Calle de los Dulce or candy street, an entire street filled with shops selling freshly-made traditional candy, the kitchens in the convents like Santa Clara, the ciders of Zacatlán and Huejotzingo, the wines of Tlatlauquitepec, the highland coffee from Cuetzalan. 15. The cuisine of the convents, sweets, mole, chile en nogada: the most famous dishes of Puebla are the result of patience and dedication of the nuns who in inhabited the ancient monasteries of the city. 1 16. Chignahuapan, the townof the blown-glass C Christmas ornaments: more than 200 factories that p produce millions of Christmas ornaments (esferas). 13. A Taste of Puebla, a walking tour of Poblano Street Food, markets and food festivals: the Carmen Serdán Market, the Acocota, the San Pedro de Cholula Market, the Purísima Market in Tehuacán, the Tianguis (market day) in Cuetzalan, the Apple Fair in Zacatlán, the Chile en Nogada Fair in San Andrés Calpan, the Taco Fair in San Nicolás de Buenos Aires, the Sidra Fair inn Huejotzingo, The Fair of the Coffee in Cuetzalan, the Mole de Caderas Festival in Tehuacán… 17. Zacatlán, the frost time in the mist, tradition, spirits, cheese filled bread, the gully of Los Jilgueros. 18. Cuetzalan, the magic of traditions, the natives dressed with their traditional suit, cobbled streets, yellow quarry stones in main constructions, the Voladores (flyers), ancient traditions. 19. Tianguis (market day) and Fairs, talavera, embroidery, onyx, cider, flowers, explosion of color: the weekend market at the Callejón de los Sapos (Alley of the Toads), El Parian the ideal place to buy local handicrafts, City's Artists Quarter, the Tianguis of Cuetzalan, the Flower Fair in Atlixco, the National TTree and Christmas ornaments Fair in Chignahuapan. © 2015 All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. 20. San Pedro Cholula, Hispanic heritage: land of contrasts, tunnels under a pyramid, Ex-convents and beautifully decorated Baroque temples. 24. Lost Mysteries of the Ancients, men that fly, offerings and processions: ethnic festivals like the Huey Atlixcayotl in Atlixco, el Light and Life Festival in Chignahuapan, the Huejotzingo, San Pablito and Pahuatlán Carnival … 21. Dance the night away, candles and piano, dancing until dawn: Juárez, the Callejón de los Sapos (Alley of the Toads), and the Carolinos zone in Puebla, Angelópolis Island or Container City in Cholula. a, 22. Museums, Art, Antiques, Talavera, sweets and candies, temptations of Puebla: House of Culture, Palafoxx Library, Amparo Museum, Callejón dee los Sapos (Alley of the Toads), Ell Parian, Museum of the State, Street off Candies, Casa de los Muñecos (House of Dolls) .... 25. 25 Metropolis M t li off the th Past, P t over 2,000 2 000 years off history: hi Cholula, Cantona, Yohualichan… 26. Traditional architecture, red tiles and quarry: the cobblestone streets in Cuetzalan, the steep streets in Pahuatlán, the nice facades in Zacatlán, the gates in Zacapoaxtla, the colorful landscape in Chignahuapan ... 27. Jewels of Architecture, Art Treasures: the Cathedral in Puebla, Iglesia de la Soledad (Church of Solitude), Temple of Santo Domingo with its Chapel of the Rosary, the Royal Chapel of the Ex-convent of San Gabriel in Cholula, the former Ex-convent of Tecamachalco ... 23 Pu 23. Pueb ebla la'ss aartistic rtis rt istiticc tr trad adititio ion is much more Puebla's tradition than just Talavera: marble, onyx and alabaster in Tecalli, the colorful amate paper in San Pablito, art of grosgrain or “popotillo” in Tonanzintla, the blankets, shawls and embroidered shawls from the “Sierra” (Mountain range) ... 28 Inside I id andd outside t id the th F i 28. Franciscan convents, ts: courtyards and walls decorated by the native artists: the convents in Huejotzingo, Huaquechuala, S San Pedro Cholula, Tepeaca Tecamachalco Zacatlán, Tehuacán ... © 2015 All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. 29. Domes, facades and altarpieces in Puebla, the spirit of the city: Cathedral, Palafox Library, Casa de los Muñecos (House of Dolls), Templo plo de la Compañía de Jesús (Temple of thee Society of Jesus), Chapel of the Rosary ... 32 Salt S lt evaporation ti ponds, d W t FFossils il andd th 32. Water, the elephant feet: Biosphere Reserve Tehuacán-Cuicatlan, Helia Bravo Holis Botanical Garden, Museum of Paleontology, Tehuacán. 33. Altarpieces, Onyx and Hernán Cortés traces: Acatzingo, Tepeaca, Tecali de Herrera and Cuauhtinchán. 34. From the summit of the volcano to Valley of Flowers in Atlixco: convents and temples in Atlxco, San Baltazar Atlimeyaya, Tochimilco Huaquechula. 30. Magic Towns Chignahuapan and Zacatlán, unique Christmas ornaments, ciders, spirits, waterfalls, hot springs: Chignahuapan, the Salto de Quetzalapa Waterfall, the Valle de Piedras Encimadas (Valley of the Stacked Stones) in Zacatan. 35 Convents and palaces, Baroque art, cloisters and 35. mummies: the Ex–convent of San Miguel Archangel (16th century) in Huejotzingo, the Ex-convent of San Andrés Calpan and Ex-hacienda of Chautla 36. Cholula, fusion of two worlds, panoramic views, convents, talavera: the great pyramid, chapels, shrines and temples, restaurants, clubs, ethnobotanical garden and a museum. 31 Twists and turns along the magic foggy road to 31. Cuetzalan and the Siera del Oriente (Northeast Mountain Range), caves, waterfalls, endless green: Zacapoaxtla, Jonotla, La Gloria Waterfalls, El Salto, Cuetzalan, Yohualichan... © 2015 All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. Metlatoyucan The name "Zacatlán" comes from the Nahuatl, it thus means "place of abundant zacate". It is renowned as one of the country's foremost apple-growing regions, and it has been designated a “Magic Town”. This is a place of tradition, warm hospitality, artisan crafts and ethnic cuisine. It is surrounded by a number of natural beauties and it has a rich gastronomy, including cheese filled bread, wines and “sidra” (a fermented alcoholic beverage made from apple juice). The city’s main annual festival is the Feria de la Manzana or Apple Fair, which is held each August, the Festival Cuaxochitl, which occurs in May, and the Cider Festival in November. It is also home to the Relojes Centenario company, the first clock factory in Latin America and in the upper part of the building, there is a clock museum. The main square has a flower clock with has faces, each of which is five meters in diameters and nine tunes that can be heard throughout the day. On the opposite side is the former Franciscan monastery founded in 1567, after an extensive restoration the monastery has become a beautiful Culture House and the “Luciano Márquez Becerra” Regional Museum, which displays pre Market Colonial Architecture Museum Boat Ride Cave Paintings Rafting Cider & Spirits Archeological Site Handcraft Water Spring-Water Park Camping Waterfall Tipical Food Golf Grottos Sport Fishing Poza Rica Xicotepec de Juárez Pahuatlan Huauchinango Valle de las Piedras Encimadas Zacatlan MEXICO 180 Chignahuapan Aquixtla Tetela de Ocampo Xalapa MEXICO 119 Hispaniic artifacts Hi artif tifacts as well as arms from the Mexican War of Hispanic Independence; the San Pedro Parish with a Baroque façade; the main square; the Municipal Palace. The area drains towards the Gulf of Mexico as part of the Tecolutla River basin and because of the rugged terrain is filled with small fast winding rivers. The Tulimán waterall is the talles in the area with an estimated height of between 250 and 300 meters. The Piedras Encimadas Valley has rocks over 65 millon years old formed by volcanic activity; and the San Pedro waterfall located in Atmatla, where you can swim and enjoy the panoramic view. Not very far from the downtown (300 meters south) you can enjoy a fantastic view of gully of jilgueros, and the magnificent waterfall named “de las tres Marías” (The Three Maries). © 2015 All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. MEXICO 129 México PUEBLA Surrounded by natural beauties, this colorful town has a nice central plaza. It is famous the Flower Fair held at the end of February. The historic center of the city is marked by traditional architecture with its pitches roofs covered in red tile and iron-railed balconies. In front of the main square is the Municipal Palace and the church is the Santa María de la Asunción Temple, easily seen by its 84 meter wide and 25 meter tall cupola. Next to this structure is an old monastery complex in which is an important image of a buried Jesus called the “Señor del Santo Entierro”, many miracles has been attributed to this image. Located very near are the Tenango and Necaxa dams, both are good options for sport fishing. It has recently been designated “Magic Town”. Among the attractions are: the Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol (Parish of James Apostle) built in the 18th century with a Baroque façade, and the kiosk in front of the church made of fine woods in a beautiful Moorish style with colorful decor; the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, contemporary building with houses an amazing wooden sculpture of the Virgin Mary, almost 14 meters in height, reputed to be the largest interior sculpture of its kind in Latin America. Only 8 kilometers far from the town Two blocks from the main square is La Xochipila, a pre-Hispanic is the Salto de Quetzalapan, an impressive 200-meter-high ceremonial center and each year on the 24th of June, there are waterfall, as well as several thermal spas. Chignahuapan is celebrations with indigenous dances day and night; also there are one of the most important towns in Mexico for the cleansing ceremonies. In this celebration a sacred "Teponaxtli" (a manufacture of glass Christmas ornaments. wooden drum in the form of an animal) which has been preserved since the prehispanic era has an important role. The Parrish of St John the Baptist was built in the 17th century and displays a Gothic style. The Carranza Museum, where the autopsy of the assassinated President Venustiano Carranza was performed. The Xico Juice and Concentrates Factory where you can familiarize yourself with the process of making different fruit juices. And the San Marcos Rivier, the ideal place for rafting. Pahuatlán – Recently has been designated “Magic Town”, because of its ancient culture and mysticism. The main monumental structure in the municipality is the Santiago Apóstol parish from the 16th century. In San Pablito the villagers has kept the tradition of the “Papel Amate”, There are caves at Angeles Tlacuilotepec, El Saltillo and Cazones, with cave paintings in the area between the Atla and Xolotla communities as well as a small archeological site at Saltillo. One of the most important attractions is the Parish of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción was built in 1808 and is the tallest building in the town. It faces the main plaza or “zócalo” with a nice garden. In front is the municipal palace built in the French style, and inside is the Los Tres Juanes Museum, with an exhibition related with archeology and ethnography. Near is La Cañada is a small mining town, this was the first mine exploded by the Spaniards. In the nearby community of Xaltempa de Lucas are the Aconco waterfalls; and in Carreragco are located the Grutas de Acocomoca, the Grutas de Carreragco, the Grutas de Nanahuatzingo, and the Grutas de Tempextla a cave system. It has a parish church dedicated to St. John the Evangelist, with a nice Baroque style built in 1864. Nearby is “Salto de Tepexcanal” an impressive 70 meter high waterfall with a shallow clear blue waters at its base. © 2015 All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. Poza Rica Jonotla Yohualichan 4 3 Cuetzalán 2 Nautla Zacatlan Hueyapan Zacapoaxtla MEXICO 119 Cuetzalan - It is a picturesque town located in a mountain range with beautiful cobblestone streets and redtiled roofs and has been designated Magic Town. It is worth to visit: the Parish of San Francisco, it dates from the end of the 19th century and it has an extraordinary high tower; the Sanctuary of Guadalupe also known as the "Church of the Jarritos", due to the fact that its tower is decorated with hundreds of small clay jugs; The Chapel of the Conception, with exquisite mural paintings; the Calmahuistic Ethnographic Museum, which exhibits a series of typical objects of the inhabitants of the region, traditional cloths, crafts and looms as well as archaeological pieces, besides of photographies and documents. Just four miles to the east of Cuetzalan, is the archeological zone of Yohualichán, with a ceremonial center built on a series of natural platforms; the site contains niched pyramids as well, and it is related to the El Tajín site in Veracruz. MEXICO Chignahuapan 129 Tlatlauquitepec Teziutlán Aquixtla Tetela de Ocampo Nautla MEXICO 129 MEXICO 119 Huamantla Parque Natural La Malinche Handcraft Water SpringWater Park Camping Waterfall Tipical Food Golf Grottos MEXICO 129 México PUEBLA 2 The area offers astonishing natural beauties like: the Cuetzalan system, 32 kilometers of cave passage, some of the most important caves are: Atepolihúi, Cohuatichan, Chichicazapan, Zoquiapan and Chivostoc; and a large number of waterfalls like the Salto del Cuichat, the Salto de las Brisas, and basins like Atepatahua and Las Hamacas. © 2015 All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. Market Colonial Architecture Hiking & Climbing Museum Trekking Zip Line Cider & Spirits Archeological Site 3 It was recently designated Magic Town. Among its attractions are: the Ex-Convent of of the Assumption of Mary, built in 1531 by the Franciscan Order; the beautiful main square, with a variety of trees and flowers surrounded by surrounded by various portals; the Municipal Palace built in the late 19th century; the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, with beautiful paintings; the Sanctuary of the Lord of Huaxtla, where they worship a carved wood statue made in 1701; the Cerrito de Guadalupe, with a 19th century church and a magnificent 40-meter high waterfall. 4 The town lies in magnificent mountain countryside, and you can visit the Municipal Palace, built in 1890; the Xolalpancalli Regional Museum with an exhibit of pre-Hispanic pieces and some other artifacts of Zacapoaxtla history; the Parish of San Pedro Apostle built in the 16th century in a neoclassical style; the Shrine of Guadalupe, with a beautiful interior decorating; the Church of Esquipulas, beautiful building devoted to the Black Christ of Guatemala; Apulco, fish center that can be visited prior authorization; the 35-meter waterfall "La Gloria"; the waterfall "La Olla", a beautiful place for camping; the waterfall “Velo de Novia” (Bridal Veil), located about 10 kilometers down the Apulco River; and Apulco Ranch, where diverse fruit wines are produced. Among the many natural tourist attractions are: “La Soledad” Dam, located 15 miles far from the town is “La Soledad” Dam, where you can go fishing, take a boat ride, if you are a little more adventurous, You can visit the chapel dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe, that was try rappelling at the dam; the Spring of Xiliaco, located in Huaxtla; the built around a sacred image in stone that was discovered in october impressive, 70m-high waterfall Puxtla, also known as Bridal Veil, 22, 1922, and since then is celebrated each year; the Church of St. John the Baptist, built in the 16th century; the natural spring in the located at three kilometers; the "Mirador Cerro Cabezon", which offers a Apulco River; the Peñón de Jonotla, the view from the top is stunning landscape of cliffs and forests, where there is a zip line using spectacular in all directions, and is one of the most important double line cables 500 meters (1,640ft ) in length at a height of 90 sanctuaries for the indigenous people in the region; and the meters(295ft) over a natural gully; there are several caves located in Cerro Jonotla Grottos, only 2 kilometers far from the town. There Cabezón, but the most important is Olinteutli cave, that was used as an ancient is also a library with an interesting exhibition of marine fossils found on the Peñón de Jonotla. ceremonial center; the Caltepec archaeological zone which is located on a series of terraces three kilometers long and 2 kilometers wide; the Cave of Tepehican, showing pre-Hispanic glyphs on the walls; and the “Pozas de Agua Azul” in Cuacuaxtla, beautiful waterfalls surrounded by coffee plantations. Tlatlaquitepec is also The town is famous for its brightly embroidered woolen pieces. Around its central plaza, you known for producing various fruit wines, as well as charming embroidery designs. Its will see the workshops where the women surroundings are ideal for camping and hiking. work on these articles. Other attractions are: the Chapel of Santa Filomena and the Church of Santo Patrón San Andrés Apóstol. © 2015 All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. There are wheat-growing haciendas like: Tlapaleca, Teoloyucan, Virreyes, among others. You can visit an ancient aqueduct of the colonial era and the Church Jesús de las tres Caídas. It is the starting point for most climbers attempting El Pico de Orizaba. Se puede visitar las haciendas trigueras: Tlapaleca, Teoloyucan, Virreyes, entre otras. You can visit the Church Church of St. John the Baptist, the building dates back to the 18th century and it is considered a Baroque jewel; not very far from Libres there are some 12,000 year old petroglyphs in Rancho Viejo; colonial aqueduct named “Los Arcos”. Tepeyahualcoa MEXICO 129 Libres Handcraft Camping Typical Food Golf Ex-Hacienda You can visit the Parish church of St. Joseph built in the 17th century; and three haciendas: Ojo de Agua, Ozumba and Vicencio; the ancient San José Chiapa Hacienda has a beautiful chapel from the 17th century. The Tololcingo Lagoon offers a nice landscape with many birds like Canadian ducks and cranes. Colonial Architecture Hiking & Climbing Museum Bird Watching Cave Paintings Archeological Site Cuetzalan Oriental Laguna Preciosa Laguna Atexcac Laguna Tototzingo Parque Natural La Malinche Nopalucan MEXICO 140 San Nicolás de Buenos Aires MEXICO 129 Acajete San Juan Atenco L.Aljojuca Parque Nacional Pico de Orizaba MEXICO 144 Ciudad Serdan PUEBLA Small town, known as the "Capital of the Taco" by the fair that is held here every year. Perote Launa El Salado Laguna Alchichica San José Chiapa México Cantona MEXICO 150 Tecamachalco Tehuacán Tehuacán The town has several colonial buildings like the Church of San Pedro Apostle from the 16th century, and the Ermita de San Pedro or Tepeyahualqui built in 1668. There are several 19th century-haciendas like: Micuautla, San Roque, San Jose Tizaco, Tetipanapa, Tezontepec, Jalapasco, La Cofradía and De Soto. Seven kilometers away is the archaeological site of Cantona, the largest prehispanic city yet discovered in Mesoamerica. Nearby is the Alchichica Lagoon, a salt water lake in the crater of an extinct volcano, ideal for swimming and fishing. You can also You can visit the Main Square, the Parish built in the 16th century, and Malintzin National visit other lakes as Precious and Quechulac Park with beautiful woods and countless camping areas. where you cah fish charales and rainbow trout. © 2015 All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. Handcraft Water SpringWater Park Camping Waterfall Tipical Food Golf MÉXICO Colonial Architecture Hiking & Climbing Museum Sport Fishing Archeological Site Zoo Ex-Hacienda San Martin Texmelucan Parque Nacional Pico de Orizaba MEXICO 150 Parque Nacional Izta - Popo After the conquest, the City of Puebla was the first to be founded in the state, on April the 16th of 1531, as a social and human experiment, in which a group of civilians headed by Fray Toribio de Benavente participated.The majestic City of Puebla and other important cities were built with the labor and art of the Indians of the area, as well as that of enter-prising Spaniards. Therefore, the area thrived with agriculture and cattle raising. In what architecture concerns, churches, schools, hospitals and homes were built, and it is here where cultural syncretism left one of its most important legacies; in the historical center of the City of Puebla which was declared "Cultural Heritage of Mankind" by the UNESCO in 1987, with more than 2600 buildings of great value. Huejotzingo Cholula 12 MEXICO 150 PUEBLA Tianguismanalco Tepeaca h Cuautinchan Tochimilco Presa Manuel Avila Camacho 13 MEXICO 708 Valsequillo Atlixco Izúcar de Matamoros Tecali de Herrera MEXICO 190 La Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción (Cathedral) – The massive cathedral has a Renaissance architecture and was built in different periods since 1575. No less impressive is the interior, decorated with beautiful master pieces. The Cathedral has two organs donated by the Carlos V. 5 The City of Puebla is located 85 miles away from Mexico City. Modern highways communicates with all the main cities around the country. It has an International Airport, named Hermanos Serdán, as well as an important Bus Station. A place full of culture, charm, traditions, history, beliefs...The magnificent trace of the city has made up the legend that were the angels who did it. Puebla is a jewel of world’s architecture and has been able to adapt spaces and fill them with life and movement. The city is well stocked with modern and comfortable hotels, beautiful colonial buildings, and interesting museums. The end of April kicks off the month-long “Feria de Puebla”, a festival full of special events. It has a mild sub-humid climate, with rainfalls in summer. The average temperature is 16.7°C (62°F). © 2015 All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. Tecamachalco Palafoxiana Library, Culture House – This historical building is one of the oldest libraries in Latin America, it dates back to 1646. Open Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 to 17:00 hrs. Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 16:00 hrs. Church of Santo Domingo – It was bbuilt in 1571. The temple is an stunning example of the Baroque style, and is famous for the resplendent Rosary Chapel, with 22-karat gold decoration, one of the city's jewels. Ornate sculptures, masterful paintings and extravagant gold leaf cover every inch of the walls and ceiling of chapel, creating a dazzling effect. The chapel is sometimes referred to as "the golden house" or “the eighth wonder of the world”. Calle de Santa Clara (Santa Clara’s Street) – It is located in 6 oriente in the Historic Center, and the entire streeet is filled with shops selling freshly-made typical candies of Puebla. The street holds the name of Santa Clara because the ancient convent of the Clarisian nuns is found here, and the nuns have made delicious sweets since the 18th century. 6 Casa del Alfeñique – This 18th century building, houses the Regional Amparo Museum - The museum’s permanent collection Museum of Puebla with a display of 16th Century Mexican Indian codices, traces Mexico’s history. It has one of the most important Spanish armors, blueprints, photographs, paintings, carriages and a collection of collections of pre-Hispanic, colonial and modern art in antique dresses. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 hrs Sunday, free Mexico. This museums integrates technology such entrance. as multimedia systems and interactive CDs, which Palacio Municipal (Municipal Palace) – Its construction ends in 1906, the façade is can provide guided tours in English, Spanish, made of gray cantera stone in Renaissance style. In the interior, there is a patio with an French and Japanese. Because of its exquisite marble stairway, as well as beautiful salons and stained glass windows. collection and avant-garde use of technology, the museum is considered to be one of the most important in Latin America. Open Wendsday to Monday from 10:00 am to 18:00 pm. © 2015 All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. 7 TOURISTIC ATTRACTIONS IN PUEBLA Casa de los Muñecos (House of the Dolls) – An 18th Century building with one of the most beautiful façades in the city. It is so named because of the building’s façade is decorated by 16 panels with Talavera that include semi-naked figures that appear to be like dolls. Inside, the University Museum exhibits more than 200 colonial paintings, ant it also houses an elegant restaurant. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 hrs. El Parían Craft Market – With an ancient tradition the market Museo Nacional de los Ferrocarriles Mexicanos (National Railway is still the best option if you want to buy any kind of handcraft. Museum) – Puebla was once a major rail hub, and it is now home to one Barrio del Artista (City's Artists Quarter) – The idea for of the most important railway museums in Mexico. It is located on the converting the old marketplace into an artsy neighborhood site of Puebla’s 19th-century railroad station, a neoclassical style came in 1940 from a group of art students. Dozens of artists building. The museum houses an extensive collection of railway now paint in the quarter, surounded by art galeries and nice memorabilia and displays a sprawling rail yard with diesel, electric and cafes. steam locomotives along with passenger and freight cars, plus assorted Church of San Francisco. Shrine of San Sebastian – It machinery from all over Mexico. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 to was built in the 16th century. It features an incredible orage-red tile facade. In the sideway of the church is the 17:00 hrs. San Francisco Rode, with a number of restaurants where Ex Convento de Santa Rosa – The convent was built in 1739 and since you can enjoy the traditional “chalupas”. Nearby it is 1973 it was transform into a cultural center. In 1869, it ceased being a interesting to visit the ancient Almoloya public washing convent and became a psychiatric hospital. In the 20th century the area. Ceramic Museum was founded in the building’s kitchen. This is where the story of the invention of mole poblano takes place. The facility exhibit local costumes and handicrafts, and offers shows and art classes. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00. Museo de la Revolución Mexicana “Casa de Aquiles Serdán” (Museum of the Revolution) – It was the home of Aquiles Serdán in the very early 20th century. He was politically active during the Revolution The museum depicts in 24 rooms the realization of the revolutionary movement in Mexico, through documents, furniture and objects from the period, paintings, photographs and murals. Open Tuesday to Sundayy from 10:00 to 17:00 hrs. IMAG IM AGIN INA A Museo Muse Mu seoo Interactivo Inte In tera ract ctiv ivoo y Planetario Plaaneta Domo IMAX (Imagine, Pl IMAGINA I t ti Museum M I this thi interactive i t ti museum, you can learn about Interactive – In science, technology, human beings and the importance for caring for the environment. It also has a simulator and multiple exhibitions for all ages. There is a planetarium next to the museum. Open Monday too Friday from 9:00 to 13:00 hrs. and from 14:00 to 18:00 hrs. Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 14:00 hrs and from 15:00 to 9:00 hrs. Museo y Pinacoteca José Luis Bello y Zetina (Jose Luis Bello y Zetina Museum and Art Gallery) – Displays one of the most important art collections in Mexico and America, more than three thousand pieces of all over the world and from different eras are exhibit in here. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 hrs. © 2015 All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. 8 9 Ex Convento de Santa Mónica, Museo de Arte Religioso (Ex Convent of Santa Monica, Museum of Religious Art) – In this convent, the nuns created the famous Chiles en nogada, as a tribute to Agustin de Iturbide when he came back to Puebla after signing the declaration of Independence of Mexico, so they prepared this dish with the colors of the Mexican flag: green of the pepper, white of the Nogada and red of the pomegranate. Today the convent houses the Museum of Religious Art with more than 3,500 pieces of sacred art from the 16th to 19th centuries, one of the largest collections of religious art in Mexico. It has 27 rooms that explain the origins of the site, the history of Puebla since the sixteenth century, the process of evangelization, and the everyday life of the convent. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:30 hr Los Portales (The Gates) – This is a place full of history surrounded by buildings from the colonial period, where you can enjoy the typical dishes in one of the many restaurants located at the gates. Fuertes de Loreto y Guadalupe – The forts are located on a hill known as Acueyametepec, which offers a beautiful panoramic view of the city. Originally these forts were temples dedicated to the Virgin of Loreto, and the Virgin of Guadalupe, but in early nineteenth century were turned into fortifications for military purposes. Both were instrumental to the famous Battle of Puebla on 5 May 1862 during the French Invation. Forts have been restored to retell this story. The Fort of Loreto houses the Museum of Non-Intervention which displays in six rooms, more than 180 pieces from the 18th and 19th centuries, related with the religious and militar histoy of the place. The Fort of Guadalupe, offers some see-through glass wall to apreciate the old building. It also has an exhibition of near 200 objects and works of art of the 19th and 20th centuries. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 to 17:30 hrs. © 2015 All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. School of Talavera Poblana, “Patio de los Azulejos” – It was built around 1677. This is a place where you can see the Talavera making process, a top-quality hand-painted ceramics with artistic designs for tiles and bases. 10 Callejón de los Sapos (Alley of the Toads) – This is a pedestrian street with a series of antique stores where you can purchase special and rare items. Besides there are several restaurants and bars to enjoy a tasty meal or the local fruit liquors. There are Mariachi groups and trios every night. Africam Safari - Puebla has the most important zoo in Latin America where there is a great variety of wild animals, as well as a great number of endemic species, and there are also some endangered species. In this spectacular zoo the animals live free like in their natural habitat. The zoo extends for 30 ha. at the bank of the Valsequillo Lake and it is one of the largest in Mexico. This amazing zoo and wild animal park is home to more than 3,000 animals from 250 different species. The park is divided by regions that house wildlife from Asia, Africa, and North America. Visitors can drive through the park in their cars or in the zoo bus, and mingle with the free-roaming animals. Casa del Deán Museum – Two rooms exhibit this unique selection of Latin American art. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 hrs. San Pedro Museum of Art – Located in a beautiful 16th Century building, this is a cultural venue which displays multiple artistic currents and times. It exhibits items dating from different epochs, it has one of the best colections in art of Latin America. The museum host State Symphony Orchestra concerts. Open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 hrs. 11 Monastery of Santa Catalina de Sena – It was built in 1556 and is considered the oldest in the city. With a simple façade, its interior displalys beautiful baroque altarpieces. © 2015 All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. n pa tem Ch au ec ez Suá r n te Bl v r. 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Norte Calle 18 Calle 16 Norte Calle 18 S ur Av. 5 C. Triun fo Na ciona l Plolo ng. 18 Calle 20 Norte Ca lle 14 No rte Calle 18 Norte Calle 16 Nort e Calle 14 Nort e Norte Calle 16 Norte Calle 16 Norte No rte Gra l. F. Calle 8c Norte No rte Pri v. 8 1ra 2d aP riv. 8 Calle 12 N orte Priv. 10 Norte Luis Luca s No rte Pro log .6 No rte Calle 16 S ur Jardín de los remedios Orie nte Av.3 Ori ente Ori ente Norte No rte Ca lle 4 Ca lle 6 Paseo de San Francisco Calle 12 No rte Calle 14 N orte dell 5 de Mayo Calle 10 Norte Bouleva rd Héros Calle 12 N orte Bou leva rd 1 4 Su r Priv ada 14c Sur Orie nte Av. 12 Ori ente Av. 10 Orient e Av. 8 Orient e Calle 28 Priv. 2b Nort e Priv. 4 Nor te Nort e Calle 6 Calle 10 S ur Sur Calle 12 Cerr ada 14b Sur Calle 16 S ur Calle 16a Sur Av. 12 Orient e nte Av. 18 Orie Priv. 4 Oriente Me ndo za Ori ente Calle 18 S ur Av. 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Tam aulip as Calle 6c S ur Sur Calle 3 Priv . 36 Calle 5N orte Calle 3N orte iente Ave nida 5 de May o Calle jón 18 de S eptie mbre Ave nida 16 Arena Puebla Ave nida 14 Mercado Gastronómico Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Centro de Convenciones de Puebla Instituto de las Artesanías Puente de Ovando Priv. Oa xac a Sur © 2015 All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. Plazuela de los Sapos (Antiguedades) Pri v. N ue vo Le ón Calle 4 Sur Calle 2 de S eptie mbre Priv . 16 Av. 35 Ori ente r Su Iglesia de la soledad Priv ada Yuc atá n Av. 33 Ori ente 6 lle Ca Blv rd. H´é ros 5 Sep tiem bre 16 d e Po nie nte Priv. 32 P onie nte Calle 5N orte de M ayo Ave nida 5 Nort e Calle 3 de S eptie mbre Priv . 16 Priv . Vic tor H ugo Sur Av. 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Ne Man ve uel Riva den eyra YP ala Calle 9 Sur Calle 5 Av. 9 Museo del Automóvil Ori ente Museo Amparo Iglesia Capuchinas Iglesia del Carmen Calle 7 Priv ada 3 Calle 5 Sur Sur Calle 3 Ori ente Calle 11 Priv. 13a Nort e Nort e Norte Calle 13 Nort e Calle 9 Sur Calle 11 S ur Sur Calle 7 Iglesia La Concordia Sur Calle 7 Priv ada 5 Sur Priv ada 5b Av. 41 Ori ente Nort e Calle 13 N orte Norte Calle 15 Norte Calle 15 Norte Calle 17 Nort e And ado r 11 Priv ada 13a Nort e Sur Calle 13 Sur Calle 9 Priv .9S ur Sur Calle 9 Sur Sur Av. 39 Calle 7 Calle 7a S ur Calle 7b S ur Calle 13N orte Calle 15 N orte Calle 15 S ur Calle 11 S ur Calle 13 S ur Calle 11 S ur Calle 13 S ur Priv ada 9 Sur Calle 9 Calle 9c S ur Calle 11 S ur Calle 9b S ur Calle 9a S ur Po nie nte Av. 7 San Pedro Museo de Arte Av. 22 Orien te Orie nte Ori ente Diag. M. 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Benito Ramírez Ca lle 29 Ca aN lle ort 29 Ca e bN lle 27 ort bN e Av en ort Es ida e co Ca Inc cia lle Uru a 27 gu aN ay Arg ort e en tin Pu a Po ma lon ia Arg eli a Ca lle 29 No rte 2da . Priv 1ra. Priv Av. 31 Museo Universitario Av. J uan (Casa de los de Av. Pa 3 O Muñecos) ri Iglesia de la Concepción Museo Casa del Alfeñique 7 Zocalo (Plaza de Armas) Iglesia y Convento Franciscano Teatro Principal 8 Ori ente rte No Av. 24 Orien te Norte Av. 27 Po nie nte 10 Palacio del Ayuntamiento v. 6 Pri Iglesia de San Cristobal Pri v.. 26 Ote . 28 Calle Av .3 5P on ien te Av. Re volu ció n Ori ente Ori ente ente Catedral Ex-Colegio de San Juan (Biblioteca Palafoxiana) Museo Erasto Cortés Av. Juárez 3 Av. 21 Po nie nte Av. 23 Po nie nte Igle sia s Museo de Reliquias R. Ibarra y González Casa del Deán Av. 19 Po nie nte Av. 27 Po nie nte Av. 2 Av. 4 Av. 20 Iglesia de la Santa Cruz Av. 28 Av. 28 Oriente Av. 26 O rien te sa Ro La Av. 23 Po nie nte Av. 33 Po nie nte Po nie nte Av. 15 Po nie nte Av. 17 Po nie nte Av. Re volu ció n Iglesia de la Santisima Trinidad Museo Bello y González Av. 13 Po nie nte Av. 21 Po nie nte Av.M . Es pin oza Iglesio de San Agustin Av. 11 Po nie nte Av. 19 Po nie nte Priv. 25 Po nie nte Museo Agustín Arrieta Po nie nte Iglesia de Sto Domingo (Capilla del Rosario) Museo de la UPAEP Museo de la Revolución (Casa de los Hermanos Serdán) 1ra .C alle Ce ntra l sno Fre n yaca Gua Av. 9 Po nie nte 2da . Pri v. C entr al Edificio Empresarial Turístico Av. 32 Orien te de en All Av. 30 Orien te cho an rr. R Ce Av. 13 Po nie nte Av. 15 Po nie nte Av. 17 Po nie nte Av. 23 Po nie nte Av. 7 Av. 6 Ori ente Cruz Roja no Mexica Triunfo Priv. Del Sold M. 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Pri Av .4 s Varga Pri v. 2 4P on ien te Calle 46 Pri v. 3 4P on ien te te ien on 0P v. 3 Pri Po nie nte G. Priv. Pri v. 2 6P on ien te Boulevard Héros dell Av. Montessori Priv. 16 Po nie nte Av. 14 Po nie nte Ca lle 1 0P onie nte o May nte nie Po l 10 na go Dia Av. 18 Av.Pestalozzi e 15 d Av. Pte 0b a1 vad Pte Pri 0a a1 vad Pri Bou leva rd N orte Handcraft Church/ Ex-Convent Market 12 The most important feature here is the archeological zone, with a pyramid known as Tlachihuatépetl (Nahuatl for "artificial mountain"), dedicated to Chiconauhquiáhuitl, god of the nine rains. It is the largest man-made monument by volume in the world. In order to explore the temple has been tunneled, producing five miles of passageways through the different levels of the pyramid, displaying some interesting pre-Hispanic murals. There are some other structures like the Courtyard of You can visit the Ex-Convent of San Miguel with a nice colonial Altars, a complex of buildings adjoining the south side of the architecture, the temple of San Diego, the main square and City Hall. pyramid. On the top of the Great Pyramid La Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios (the Virgin of the Remedies), a Catholic church built in the 16th century by the Spaniards. In San Andrés Cholula there are many colonial buildings with a beautiful Baroque style, among which the temples of San Francisco Acatepec, Santa Maria Tonantzintla, and San Bernardino Tlaxcalancingo stand out. There is also an Ethnobotanical Garden, a zoo in San Bernardino Tlaxcalancingo and one major university, University of the Americas. It has a nice main square, the 16th century monastery of San Gabriel, with its very large atrium; the archeological zone; the Museo de la Ciudad de Cholula (Cholula City Museum), Ancient pre-Hispanic ceremonial center. The Ex-convent of San Juan Bautista worth a visit for its magnificent altarpiece. Visit the temple of an Ex-convent in ruins. The town is known as the center of Onyx handicraft that famous till to abroad. It is well known for the huge tianguis related with textiles that is carried out every Tuesday. You can visit the Ex-hacienda of Polaxtla which houses a museum, the Ex-hacienda of Chautla with a small museum and a beautiful landscaping around a lake with an abundant supply of rainbow trout and the Ex-convent of St. Mary Magdalene with a Baroque altarpiece. it ttraces race ra cess th thee hi hist stor oryy of C holula hol lula ffrom rom ro m abo history Cholula about 1000 BCE through five rooms, it is located in one of the oldest residential structures iin the Cholula area, called the Casa del Caballero Aguilar (House of the Eagle Knight); the Cider Museum "La Barrica", where you can learn about the cider making process and its history; The Capilla Real (Royal Chapel) is also called the Capilla de Naturales (Indigenous Chapel), the first chapel here was built in 1540, but the current structure dates from the 17th century, it has 49 domes and 14 chapels. © 2015 All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. It was one of the most important cities of the “The Royal Road” connecting the capital with Veracruz. Visit the Ex-convent of San Francisco, would be almost fortress-like in its design and construction, and the Chapel of the Santo Niño Doctor (Holy Child Doctor), an image that attracts many pilgrimages. San Andrés Calpan 12 Parque Nacional Izta - Popo Cholula PUEBLA Tianguismanalco You can visit: the “zócalo”, ringed with benches covered in decorative tiles inviting you to sit; The Ex Convento del Carmen, dating back from the 16th century; the Iglesia de la Merced, built in 1680 with an important collection of paintings; the Capilla de la Tercera Orden, with a magnificent Baroque altarpiece; the Church and Convent of Santa Clara, neoclassical style building; the San Juan de Dios Hospital dating back from the 16th century, with a Picture Gallery exhibiting over 50 works from the 17th and 18th centuries; the Parroquia de la Natividad, the construction started in 1579; the Iglesia de San Félix Papa, in the interior displays nice paintings from the 17th century; the Portal Hidalgo and Portal Morelos, built in the 18th century; the Municipal Palace, known for its facade done in talaver and red brick, its interior displays interesting murals; and the Nursery of Flowers, with flowers, plants, and trees that grow year-round in this area. Nearby is Axopan with a coldwater spring; the Centro Vacacional Metepec, an hotel and Conventio Center with nice facilities; the San Pedro and los Molinos waterfalls; the Cerro de San Miguel, with panoramic views of the suroundings and an hermitage dedicated to the Archangel Michael. Metepec Tochimilco 13 Huaquechula Atlixco Handcraft Water SpringWater Park Waterfall Camping Typical Food Golf Colonial Architecture Hiking & Climbing Museum Sport Fishing Archeological Site SAN ANDRÉS CALPAN Visit the Ex-convent of San Andrés with fabulous chapels. In August is the Chile en Nogada Fair. © 2015 All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. Temple of St. John the Baptist built in the 16th century stand out in the town. Nearby, you can visit the 15 meters-high waterfall of San Pedro Atlixco; and Sn.Baltazar Atlimeyaya with a fish farm, named Xoulín with several restaurants serving fresh fish. Visit the 16th century Franciscan Ex-Convent an Temple of the Virgin of the Assumption, whose atrium is surrounded by a wall with battlements, giving the impression of a fort; the Tochimilco fountain, dating back to the 16th century; and the Aqueduct called Arcos, built inside the Santa Rosa Chapulapa Hacienda, in the second half of the 19th century. The smallll ttown iis on th Th the slopes l off P Popocatepetl. t It used to be an important textile production center. Today there is a nice resort, Centro Vacacional IMSS. There are flsh hatcheries and ponds, ideal for fishing trout. Visit the Franciscan Ex-Convent dating back to the 16th century; the Church of Martín Obispo and the main square that displays vestiges of the town's history. © 2015 All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. The town is full of beautiful churches like: the Ex-convent, a magnificent construction started by the Franciscan friars and endend by the Agustinian friars in the 16th century; the Church of Padre Jesus, built in the 16th century; the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, constructed in Visit the Santo Domingo Ex-Convent built in 1612 beautiful the 18th century with a beautiful altarpiece and paintings by by the churrigueresque style altarpieces; the Church of Our Lady of the colonial artist Juan Correa; the Chapel of San José, a 16th-century Assumption, with a wonderful Baroque decoration; the Church of temple with a clear plateresque style; the Chapel of San Francisco, built Santiago Apostol, with magnificent Baroque style altarpieces; the by the Franciscans in the 16th century, the interior displays paintings by Portal Hidalgo built in the 16th century; the Municipal Palace with Juan Correa; the Chapel of La Candelaria, from the 16th century; and the a clear colonial style built in the 16th century; the San Juan Chapel of St. Nicholas Tolentino, from the 17th century. Colon and San Nicolás Tolentino Haciendas, both were important sugar cane producers during the 17th and 18th centuries; the UEP Museum of Archaeology and History; the aqueducts that were part of the 14 large colonial sugar haciendas; and the sulfur springs like San Carlos and the Amatitlanes. Izucar is known for the elaboration of Trees of Life (a hand coiled pottery sculpture depicting the biblical Tree of Life, very colorful and intricately decorated pieces) and decorated candles made out of beeswax, both traditions date back to the colonial era. Visit the Church of the Virgen Mary; the Epatlán Lagoon, an ideal place to fish and to take boat rides, there are small cabins and restaurants where where you can enjoy the best fresh fish of the region; and the “El Huarache Pintado” and “El Resbaladero” archeological zones. Visit the San Agustin Ex-Convent, built in the 16th century; the Municipal Palace, an ancient colonial building; the Cristo Rey Church (Christ the King); the Sun Clock; and the Cerro de los Judíos (Hill of the Jews) with cave paintings. Visit the Tepapayeca Ex-Convent, 16th-century monumental construction; the the double arc aqueduct named Matlala, built in the 19th century; the San Luis Chalma Hacienda, dating back to the 16th century; Tepapayeca, an archaeological zone with small structures; and the natural spring named “Ojo de Carbón” (Eye of Coal), where you can swim. Visit the Church of St. John the Baptist built in the 17th century, the Calvario Church (Calvary); the Regional Museum; the El Zapote archaeological site; and the Solar Marble Clock. Visit the Church of San Francisco, dating back to the 16th century and the thermal springs. © 2015 All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. MEXICO MEXICO Parque Nacional Izta - Popo PUEBLA 150 Tepeaca You can visit the Santa Clara de Asis Church, built in the 17th century. 13 Tehuacán Atlixco MEXICO 190 Atoyatempan Sta.Cllara Huiziltepec You can visit the Church of San Antonio dating back to the 16th century and the Crafts Museum which houses one of the finest collections palm handicrafts in miniature. Molcaxac Tlapanalá San Juan Epatlan Chigmecatitlán Izucar de Matamoros Visit the Church of the Divine Savior dating back to the 16th century, the Hacienda Poveda with a nice chapel; the Ex-Haciendas of Caloa, Acatzizimitla and Santiago; the Acatzitzimitla waterfall with three drops, the most spectacular is a 60-meter waterfall known as Cola de Caballo (Ponytail); Aconeti, a nice river; and Acatzizimit Canyon, with a splendid panoramic view of the region. Tepexi El Viejo Tepexi de Rodríguez Tepexi Viejo Chietla MEXICO 190 Chiautla de Tapia Handcraft Water Spring-Water Park Camping Waterfall Hunting Tipical Food Golf Grottos San Juan Ixcaquixtla Ex-Hacienda Market Colonial Architecture Hiking & Climbing Museum Boat Ride Cave Paintings Archeological Site Oaxaca Visit the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, dating back to the 16th century, with beautiful paintings from the colonial era. This region has an exceptional natural beauty, so it ideal extreme-sports adventures. The Puente de Dios (God's Bridge), is a spectacular cave with a river (Atoyac) running through it, boats enable visitors to tour inside the cave; the Pescaditos Waterfall, is surrounded by beautiful landscapes and has seven natural pools where you can swim; and Tentzo, caves and caverns full of legends and myths. © 2015 All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. Acatlan de Osorio The town has a nice main square and in front is the Municipal Palace built in the 16th century. You can also visit the church and Ex convent of Santo Domingo de Guzmán, its construction began in 1591, and in the interor is the image of the Lord of Huajoyuca, the most venerated Christ in the region; the Jesus Nazareno Hospital, built in the 16th century. Only 8 kilometers far from the town is the Tepexi El Viejo archaeological site, it is naturally protected by mountains and canyons and is divided into five areas, the flattened top of the ridge was retained and expanded by the use of massive outer wallas that were as 15 meter (50feet), this height and the fact that they ere plastered were the major functional features of military construction at Tepexi; the Tlayúa quarry, with a variety of fossils; the Paleontological Museum "Pie de Vaca"(Cow Foot), it reveals a treasure that the nature left behind millions of years ago, with a collection of more than 7,000 fossils amazingly well-preserved of fishes, turtles and corals; Axamilpa River has a nice natural spring. "The Moralillo" Tianguis is a tradition, it takes place every Tuesday and is the largest in the region. Perote Some of the main touristic places here are: the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, with beautiful stained glass windows and more than 130 angels decorating the interior of the church; the Church and Ex-Convento del Carmen which was built in Mexican Baroque style in the 18th century; the Church of Our Lady del Carmen, dating back to the 18th century; the Calvary Church built in 1759, with a plateresque façade; the Ex-Convent and Temple of San Francisco, the construction of the complex started in 1592 and was completed in 1615; the Municipal Palace, a 17th-century building with beautiful murals; the Juárez Park, with grass areas and a gazebo; the Tehuacan Valley Museum, which exhibits prehispanic pieces of the region; and the Museum of Mineralogy, with nearly 400 pieces on display, the museum houses one of the most important collections of moonstones, fossils, meteorites, and minerals in Mexico. You can also visit the Garci-Crespo and Peñafiel Springs, underground galleries take you to the source of the famous Tehuacan mineral water, there is also the Tehuacan Hydromineral Museum, dedicated to the history of the spring; the PUEBLA 150 Acatzingo Tecamachalco MEXICO 150 Handcraft Water Spring-Water Park Typical Food Golf Colonial Architecture Ex-Hacienda Parque Aventura (Adventure Park) and San Lorenzo water parks; the Club de Animalitos (Little animal club), a gem of a little zoo; and the Botanical Garden, houses 200 types of cacti, most of them endangered species. © 2015 All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. MEXICO Museum Paleontology and Fossils Cactus Sanctuary Archeological Site Zoo Tehuacán Reserva de la Biósfera TehuacánCuicatlán MEXICO 125 Orizaba San Juan Raya Zapotitlan Salinas Huajuapan de León Visit the Calvary Chapel and San Sebastian Martir Church, built in 1732; the Parish of the Assumption dating back to the 16th century with beautiful paintings in its interior; the bullring is considered the first bullring of Viceregal Mexico; the Regional Museum exhibits pre-Hispanic pieces; the Franciscan Ex-Convent; and the Cerro del Águila (Eagle Hill), where the pre-Hispanic inhabitants formed an eagle with white “tepetate”, a kind of brittle volcanic rock. Some of the most important features here are: the Church of St. Martin Bishop of Tours, a Baroque construction dating back to 1578; the Church of Calvary, built in the 16th century; the Martin Xopanatzin Community Museum, with archaeological and paleontological samples; and Cerro Pizarro Hacienda, built in the 19th century. Nearby is the Cuicatlán-Zapotitlán Biosphere Reserve, a magic landscape with an impressive variety of cactus species; the "Helia Bravo-Hollis" botanical with 100 hectares recognised for its outstanding biodiversity; of marine fossils San Juan Raya, marine fossils petrified. You need a permission to visit; Tilapa, with big rocks and a small waterfall; the La Huerta Spring, known for its beautiful vegetation; and the archaeological vestiges of the ancient Popoloca culture near the hill Cutha, a sacred mountain for this culture. You can visit the Community Museum of Paleontology; the Turrietas Ecotourism Park, with fossils and plants; and take a tour of the Giant cactus Biznaga in an area full of cacti that grow abundantly, and the main attraction is a giant cacti of millennial age, over 3 meters high. © 2015 All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. Something that delights anyone in Puebla is its famous gastronomy, in which we can recognize different regions. It is famous around the world with typical dishes such as ¨mole poblano, ¨chiles en nogada¨, and traditional candies. But its richness doesn’t end here, for its food mixes flavors, smells, textures and colors in a perfect way. On one dish we can find Indian and Spanish heritage, decorated with some Arabic and French influences. Among the most famous dishes may be mentioned: the “Mole de Caderas”, made out of goat meat and various seasonings, today the number of ingredients are much less but the flavor is unique. The “Chalupas”, a small corn tortilla fried in lard, bathed in either green or red sauce and served with onions and shredded meat, which could be beef, pork or chicken, one of the traditional delicacies in the city of Puebla. The “Chiles en Nogada”, one of the typical dishes of Mexican cuisine, and the "quintessential poblano dish", it consists of poblano chiles filled with picadillo (a mixture usually containing shredded meat, aromatics, fruits and spices) topped with a walnut-based cream sauce, called nogada, and pomegranate seeds. a part of the cultural heritage not only of Tehuacán, but a large part of southeastern Mixtec Puebla. The “cemita of Puebla” a type of sandwich with meet and cheese, a typical dish from Izucar de Matamoros. The “Mole Poblano”, is one of the specialties of the city of Puebla; the original recipe was created in the 17th century and incorporated about one hundred ingredients, © 2015 All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. Candies have a very special place in the gastronomy of Puebla, this tradition dates back to the 16th century when the convents of Puebla were true factories where the nuns competed in talent and dedication to offer to then the poblana society of best candies and cakes, in original forms and presentations, some of the most delicious are: sweet potatoes, jamoncillos of nut, pinion or nugget, muéganos, mazapanes, navy, trufas, throats, snails, mirrors, polvorones, ponies of panela, stuffed lemons of the Coco, the delicious joys of amaranth, among others. Jicolopa, a little town very near from Zacatlan, is considered as the heart of the wine production in Puebla; the wines are produced on a small scale without using any type of machinery; you will find a variety of flavors such as: apple, lemon balm, pear, plum, chokecherry, hawthorn, membrillo, peach, blackberry, cinnamon and anise etc. Beside, Zacatlán is famous for the elaboration of Cider, a spirit or low graduation made with the fermented juice of the apple; also wines of fruits like Due to the natural richness of the state, there are a wide selection of activities for people who love nature, such as mountain climbing, photography, horseback riding, hiking, fishing, rafting (through rapids) speleology, hang gliding (delta and paraglide) cycling, camping and rappel among others. This valley offers a unique and impressive landscape. It contains infinity of stones with impressive figures sculpted by the nature millions of year ago with unusual and capricious formations. This is one of the largest parks in Mexico. Along the way you’ll see spectacular forest vegetation and rich fauna. Its most notable sights are the Popocatepetl (17,958 feet), and Iztaccihuatl (17,226 feet). The park is ideal for trekking, mountain climbing, and camping. The 50-hectare park is a true paradise. There is the river of the same name and some smashing cascades where you can fish some trouts, or go biking, bird watching or just explore the nature. The Malinche is the fifth highest elevation in Mexico (14,718 feet). Most of the area is covered with a pine and oak forest. The park has 5 species of amphibians, 11 species of reptiles, 77 species of birds and 27 species of mammals, five of them are endemic. This is a great place for camping. These four lagoons are very close close to each other and yet separated by the Zongolica mountain range. Laguna Grande (Big Lagoon) is the most impressive not only because it is the biggest but also for the blue-green color of its calm waters. You can go for a ride in a boat or go fishing. There are some tourist services around this lagoon. The flow of the Atoyac River eroded the rocks of the Tenzo mountains creating a tunnel that looks like a bridge. You can enjoy this natural wonder and have a swim in the crystal clear waters of the river. © 2015 All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. This is a good place to enjoy the natural beauties of the Sierra Norte. There is a restaurant, camping zones and a children playground surrounded by lagoons, waterfalls and forest vegetation. You can go fishing, horseback riding and swimming. Puebla has a great pre-Hispanic heritage. There are diverse archaeological zones, and some of the most outstanding are: Cholula, one of the most important ceremonial centers; Cantona, known worldwide as the splendour of Mesoamerican urbanization; and Yohualichan, that means "The house of the mysterious night" at the ¨Sierra Norte¨. There is a pyramid named Tiachihualtepetl ("man-made hill"), and it is considered the largest pyramid in Mesoamérica with nearly 400 meters at its base and 60 meter height. It is covered with vegetation and seem to be a natural hill. While in the site, you can also visit the “Patio de los Altares" (Altar yard), with buildings, altars and murals with frescoes similar to the ones found in Tajin. Open, Monday to Sunday from 9:00 to 18:00 hrs. It is believed to have been founded in the Pre-Classical Period, just few years before our era. There is a well-preserved ball game and the remains of at least seven structures. It was founded as the seat of one of the most important Popoloca dominions in the Classic Period from 1200 to 1500 CE. They built an important relationship with Teotihuacan. The site is naturally protected by mountains and canyons and is divided into five areas. Each has platforms, pyramidal mounds, residential areas and tombs. Open, Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 hrs. This is a Totonaca ceremonial center which was at its peak around 5th Century. There is a big plaza surrounded by several pyramids, being the "Templo de las Grecas” (Geometric Patterns Temple) the most outstanding construction. Open, Monday to Sunday from 9:00 to 17:30 hrs. It is one of the largest pre-Hispanic cities in Mexico. The ruins display a sophisticated urban design that includes an extensive roadway network, individual patios, residences, ball courts, and an elaborate "Acropolis" with ceremonial buildings and temples. Open, Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 17:00 hrs. © 2015 All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. Progressive and beautiful city, blends modern and historic heritage. Gastronomy is a big part of Puebla's charm with some of the most exquisite Mexican dishes. One of the safest cities in the country with a a wide array of meeting and event services. Its strategic location, in the center of the country, just 46 miles from Mexico City give the city excellent aerial and ground connectivity. Puebla feature the "William O. Jenkins" Convention Center with a capacity of 3500 people, 4696 m2 of surface and advance technology, the Cultural Complex “Puebla Siglo XXI”, a perfect facility for events up to 5,000 people, excellent for concerts. And the grand project of the Exhibitions Center. The destination also offers a wide variety of hotels. 13 Also, Puebla has the Centro Expositor y de Convenciones (Exhibitor and Convention Center), a multifunctional space defined as the largest of its kind in Latin America. The center incorporates the latest technology to provide a high quality service in the organization of exhibitions, fairs, conferences and conventions. It is the official venue for the Puebla Fair. The site is a conceptual project which consists of three major architectural blocks: the exhibition area (40 thousand square meters), convention area (9 thousand square meters) and free space areas. © 2015 All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. Tampico Airport Handcraft Shopping Mall Mountain Golf Church/Ex-Convent ? Information Golfo de México Market Museum Tourist Attraction Medical Service TBus Station Industrial Zone Archeological Site Tecolutla Venustiano Carranza Zoo Nautla VERACRUZ Pachuca Honey Nueva Necaxa P. Tenango Teoloyucan Tenampulco Martínez de La Torre Huauchinango Presa Tejocotel HIDALGO Ahuazotepec Valle de las Piedras Encimadas Tepango Ayotoxco Huehuetla Tuzamapan Grutas Karmidas Jonotla 4 Yohualichan Mazatepec Zoquiapan3 2 Zapotitlan Zochitlán Nauzontla Ahuacatlán Zacatlan Apulco Zacapoaxtla Tlatlauquitepec Chignahuapan 119 Tlaxco City Hueyapan Teteles Atempan San Juan Xiutetelco Cuyoaco MEXICO TLAXCALA Altotonga Perote 119 Cantona Tepeyahualco MEXICO 129 KM AFRICAM ATLIXCO CD. DE MÉXICO CÓRDOBA OAXACA ORIZABA TEHUACÁN TLAXCALA VALSEQUILLO VERACRUZ XALAPA Teziutlán Chignautla Zaragoza Tenextatiloyán MEXICO Cuautitlán Hueytamalco 17 22 120 178 320 150 108 30 22 307 200 MEXICO 136 Ciudad de México L. El Salado Libres Apizaco L. Alchichica Oriental González Ortega MEXICO MEXICO 150 140 Ex-Hacienda Chautla Tlaxcala Huamantla San Martin Texmelucan D. F. MEXICO 12 129 San Jose Chiapa MEXICO 140 Buenos Aires Tecuitlapa Tlachichuca Aljojuca Parque Nacional 144 Pico de Orizaba Ciudad Serdan Quecholac San Salvador El Seco Amozoc Tianguismanalco Parque Cuautinchan Chalchihuapan Nacional Izta - Popo Africam Atlixco Popocatépetl Valsequillo 708 Tecali de (5,465 mts) Zochimilco 13 Herrera Acatzingo Tepeaca MEXICO 150 Huixcolotla Tochapan MEXICO Huaquechula MORELOS 190 San Juan Epatlan Huatlahuaca 455 Chigmecatitlán MEXICO 160 Izucar de Matamoros Tepexi Viejo 150 San Vicente Mitepec Coyotepec Tehutzingo Chiautla de Tapia Laguna d San Bernardino San Antonio Santa María Cañada del Monte San Jerónimo Sta. Inés Ahuatempan Huehuetlán Cañada Morelos Tepexi de Rodríguez San Juan Ixcaquixtla Jolalpan San Lorenzo Teotipilco Rancho Quemada Santa Ana Teloxtoc Zapotitlan S alinas San Juan Raya Axutla MEXICO 293 Xayacatlán de Bravo Acatepec Caltepec Zoquitan MEXICO 908 Coxcatlán Reserva de la Biosfera del Valle de TehuacánCicatlan Rio Atoyac Teotitlán de Flores Magón Petlalcingo Tulcingo del Valle Tlacotepec de Díaz Ajalpan San Gabriel San Sebastian Zinacatepec Chilac 125 Acatlan de Osorio Eloxochitlán Tehuacán MEXICO El Zapote Veracruz 28 MEXICO San Pedro Cuayuca Chietla Axochiapan MEXICO Córdoba Orizaba 150 Boca Nopal Tlacotepec MEXICO Tepexco Esperanza MEXICO Tecamachalco Palmar de Atoyatempan Topchtepec Bravo Sta.Cruz Acatzizimitla Huiziltepec Puente de Dios Molcaxac MEXICO Citlaltépetl (5,610 mts) MEXICO PUEBLA Iztaccíhuatl (5,230 mts) Tlapanalá Tepepayeca Guadalupe Victoria Zacatepec Rafael Lara Grajales Acajete Cholula Cuernavaca Laguna Tototzingo 136 La Malinche (4,461 mts) Nopalucan Parque Natural La Malinche Huejotzingo Calpan MEXICO MEXICO 121 MEXICO 190 MEXICO 92 Tlapa de Comonfort © 2015 All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. Chila Huajuapan de León OAXACA Oaxaca Oaxaca Huautla