Puebla, [a] officially the Free and Sovereign State of Puebla, [b] is one of the 31 states that, along with Mexico City, comprise the Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided into 217 municipalities and its capital is Puebla City.

It is the capital and largest city of the state of Puebla, and the fourth largest city in Mexico, after Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara.

Puebla lives in the shadow of the active Popocatepetl volcano, which provides a spectacular backdrop to one of Mexico’s Pueblos Magicos (magic towns). Characterized by its colorful, Talavera-tiled buildings and hailed as the birthplace of mole poblano, Puebla is Mexico at its best.

Apr 17, 2024 · There are lots of fun things to do in Puebla, Mexico - here I'll tell you about them all as well as other essential info for visiting.

Sep 16, 2022 · Mexico's fifth-largest city, Puebla features well-conserved Baroque-style architecture, a UNESCO-recognized historic center, and iconic regional dishes. Here's how to spend your trip.

Puebla, city, capital of Puebla estado (state), central Mexico. Founded as Puebla de los Angeles in 1532, the city lies on a broad plain 7,093 feet (2,162 meters) above sea level, about 80 miles (130 km) southeast of Mexico City.

Sep 21, 2024 · Founded in 1531, Puebla is one of the oldest cities in Mexico. It was also one of the most important colonial cities of New Spain. Its strategic location between the Viceregal capital (Mexico City) and the port of Veracruz led to its rapid rise as the second-most important city in colonial Mexico.

Puebla is the perfect starting point for discovering the wonders of central Mexico. Visit the Great Pyramid of Cholula, explore charming nearby towns, or take in the breathtaking views of Popocatépetl.

Jan 12, 2023 · Puebla has everything for that escape you long for, with its cloud forests, mountains, hot springs, waterfalls, rivers, lagoons and even volcanoes, together with its magical towns, its gastronomy and its culture.

Formally known as Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza (or Puebla de los Angeles, Ciudad de los Angeles), the city of Puebla is the capital of Puebla State and the fourth largest city in Mexico. It’s home to breathtaking churches, beautiful Talavera pottery, and some of …