Region: Puebla · Mexico
Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza travel guide
Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza is a city in Puebla, Mexico, home to about 1,542,000 people.
- Best months
- November to April
- Nearest airport
- PBC20 km · Hermanos Serdán International Airport
- Currency
- MXNpeso
- Time zone
- America/Mexico City
- Plugs
- A, B · 127 V
- Emergency
- 911
- Language
- Nahuatl, Spanish, Yucatec Maya
About
About Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza
Puebla de Zaragoza, formally Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza, formerly Puebla de los Ángeles during colonial times, or known simply as Puebla, is the seat of Puebla Municipality. 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.
The city of Puebla is the fourth largest city in Mexico with 1.7 million inhabitants (2020), with 3.2 million in the metro area. It is the capital of the State of Puebla. It was founded on April 16, 1531 as "La Puebla de los Ángeles". It was the first city in central Mexico founded by the Spanish conquistadors that was not built upon the ruins of a conquered Amerindian settlement. Its strategic location, halfway between the port of Veracruz and Mexico City, made it the second most important city during the colonial period.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza
See
- Los Fuertes
- Fuerte de Loreto
- Fuerte de Guadalupe
- Pasaje Histórico 5 de Mayo
- Barrio de murales
- Zocalo
- Catedral de Puebla
- Biblioteca Palafoxiana
- Los Sapos
- Volcan el Cuexcomate
- Iglesia de Santa María Tonantzintla
- Templo San Francisco Acatepec
Do
- Baños de Vapor "Neptuno"
- Estadio Hermanos Serdán
- Estadio Cuauhtémoc
- Arena Puebla
- Arena Coliseo San Ramón
- Africam Safari
- Cholula
- Chipilo
- Atlixco
- National park Iztaccíhuatl-Popocatépetl
- National park La Malinche
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Where to stay
Hotels in Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza
1 hotel within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Collection O Hotel Del Portal OYO Rooms | 2.4 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza are November to April. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C; August is the wettest, with about 173 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Public holidays in Mexico, 2026
Shops and offices may close on these dates.
Getting there
Getting to Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC), about 20 km from the city centre in a straight line; Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX, 99 km) and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU, 114 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
A ride between Mexico City and Puebla is around M$120 (Nov 2021) with Blablacar. Traveling to Puebla from Mexico City is fairly straightforward and can be accomplished via bus. There are continual bus services between Mexico City and Puebla throughout the day and night both from the TAPO terminal (also known as Terminal Oriente, located beside the San Lázaro Metro station) and from Benito Juarez International Airport.
Getting around
For finding city bus connections, Moovit is somewhat better than Google Maps as of Nov 2021. Moovit shows you the number of the bus line. In the app you can filter for only showing you direct connections. The general fare is M$8.50 (Nov 2021), paid in cash. There is no public transport card. (Safety note about buses: they are generally safe, but they tend to carry pickpockets, especially when crowded. Always have a hand over any bags or backpacks that you have.) The buses generally run from about 07:00 to 22:00. Uber, Cabify and Didi are available. Taxis are almost always safe.
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PBC · Hermanos Serdán International Airport
MEX · Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport
NLU · Felipe Ángeles International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza
Eat
Eat the street food. Travel books will almost always tell you not to, but generally speaking, it is entirely safe and can be one of the best cultural experiences of your trip.
Drink
Local drinks include pulque, agua miel (honey water), tequila, agua de limon (lemon water), agua de tamarindo, agua de jamaica, horchata, chocolate Mexicano, atole (cornmeal drink), cafe de olla (coffee with cinnamon), pasitas (in los sapos), and tortas de chalupa (mini telerra roll with mashed potatoes, beans and 2 fried tortillas covered with green or red salsa).
Stay safe
Drink bottled water and be careful with valuables in public. Because of the altitude tours can be quite exhausting. This can cause problems for travelers. The mild climate may also lead you to underestimate the strength of the sun. Sunburn and sunstroke are a threat, so it is vital to wear sunscreen/sunblock and drink plenty of bottled water. At mealtimes, exercise extreme caution with salads and fruit, or avoid them altogether. If you must eat fruit, peel the skin, as washing is not enough. Salads may be tempting, but enjoyment may be short-lived! For all cases of diarrhea take appropriate drugs and seek medical advice.
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Questions
Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza are November to April. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C; August is the wettest, with about 173 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC), about 20 km from the city centre in a straight line; Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX, 99 km) and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU, 114 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza?
peso (MXN).
Nearby
Destinations near Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; public holidays from the OpenHolidays API (ODbL); places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.