Visiting Puebla Mexico? It's Easy and Safe If You Follow This Guide
Mexico targets both curious visitors and unwanted news headlines. Despite these public magnets, Mexico is still one of the most visited countries in the world. Approximately, there were 10.6 million visitors in 2018 with a projection of 40 million visitors in the upcoming years. The tourism industry is booming in Mexico. There are many places to visit in Mexico: Merida, Mexico City, Oaxaca, Izamal, Puerto Vallarta, Puebla, and many more. Due to the many choices, it can be overwhelming to choose a landing cultural destination. There is a destination in Mexico climbing the cultural ladder as one of the most cultural places in the country called, Puebla. Do you want to Visit Puebla, Mexico? It’s Easy and Safe if Your Follow This Guide.
About Puebla?
Puebla is a city located two and a half hours from Mexico City and in the Southern part of central Mexico. The urban space was founded in 1531 in Cuetlaxcoapan, which means in Nahuatl language, “Where the Serpent sheds its skin”. The city is the fourth-largest metropolitan area in Mexico. Additionally, Puebla’s original name was Puebla de Los Angeles and today’s name is Angelopolis (City of Angels).
Ancestral Path
Puebla was the military hub of Mexico and where the battle of Cinco de Mayo took place, also known as, Battle of Puebla. The Mexican army gained victory in this battle over the French invaders. Along with, Puebla’s previous ancestors were the Olmecs, Aztecs, and Nahuas. Puebla’s ancestors cultivated corn, beans, chili peppers, cotton, and squash. Today due to technology, you can search for information regarding Mexican genealogy by visiting the following sites: Mexican Genealogy Info and Family Search. The ancestral history for Puebla can make many blog posts for the future, but for now, the above is a briefed ancestral history.
Places to See in Puebla
There are many places to see in this city but below are the highly recommend ancestral locations to witness the rich culture of Puebla and travel back in time.
Templo de Santo Domingo, Puebla (Capilla de Rosario)
This beautiful chapel is located in the heart of downtown Puebla. The highlight of the chapel is the Baroque architecture.
Amparo Museum
One of the most important museums in Mexico. This museum exhibits one of the best pre-hispanic collection of Mexico ancestral history. Additionationally, this museum has a beautiful rooftop garden.
Zocalo
The cultural interior of Puebla. The Zocalo is the key path to experience the beauty of Puebla and its main attractions. As well as, a good place to rest after a long day of exploring.
El Patio Tiles
Biblioteca Palafoxiana
El Pasaje Histórico del 5 de Mayo
Where to Stay in Puebla
Meson Sacristia De La Compania
La Purificadora
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Safety Information
Despite being the fourth largest city in Mexico, Puebla is one of the safest cities. I also recommend you stay up to date with travel advisories and pack common sense when traveling anywhere. Some people believe Mexico is so dangerous you can’t enter the country but Mexico is a big country and not all of Mexico is a violent zone. Below are helpful resources to have a safe trip to Puebla. I have traveled to Mexico eight time with no problem and by following these precautions:
TIPS
Do not drive late at night due to poor lighting and not familiar with the roads.
Do not use Credit cards or bank cards at gas stations
If you are not an experienced driver, do not drive in Mexico.
Be friendly with the locals because they are willing to help you in case of an emergency.
Save your destinations on your Google maps app for guidance and record keeping.
911 is the emergency number in Mexico.
Puebla’s Tourist Police State
Corporation Assistant Police Citizen Protection
Useful telephone numbers of Puebla
Despite recent news headlines, Puebla is safe and worth visiting. There are lots of ancestral gold in this city. I recommend you take precautions always when traveling and save this guide for future reference when you book your trip to Puebla.