Puebla World Heritage Site: pedestrian route
On this walk through the Historic Center of Puebla you will discover why it was named by the UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will visit the main buildings and temples of the downtown neighborhood, in addition to being able to buy typical handicrafts and sweets. Our certified guide will explain to you the stories and legends that have enriched our ancestors since their foundation. You will visit the Cathedral, the Gallery of the Treasures of the Cathedral, the Zócalo de Puebla, the Municipal Palace and if possible the Hall of Cabildo where the councilors make our city a better place to live; You will also visit the most impressive jewel of the continent, bathed in gold.
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Puebla World Heritage Site: pedestrian route
What's included in Puebla World Heritage Site: pedestrian route
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Puebla Cathedra
It is dedicated to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception and is the seat of the archdiocese of Puebla. Its construction dates from the year 1539 but it was not until 1690 that it acquired the shape and size that it has today. It is in the Herrera style, with Renaissance facades and baroque interiors. Today, it is considered one of the most beautiful in the world by the many treasures inside.
Capilla del Rosario, Templo de Santo Domingo
This chapel is considered the maximum jewel of the Mexican baroque thanks to the exquisite decoration that it keeps inside. Its construction dates back to the 17th century and is the first in Mexico dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary. The sumptuous decoration onyx, gilded plaster, paintings and tiles lined with 22-carat gold sheets, make the chapel a unique property of its kind!
The Municipal Palace is built on what was the former audience, started in 1887 and finished in 1906. The image presented today dates back to the beginning of the 20th century with strong reminiscences of Porphyrian neoclassical architecture, inspired in turn by the French style of fashion. We can enter the Hall of Cabildo if there is no meeting of officials and the Palace is open to the public.
Inclusions
- Certified guide
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility problems as it is a pedestrian tour
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Tip Tours DMC booth located inside "Puebla Visitor´s Centre": Ground floor of the City Hall, under the arches- in front of the City scale model made in bronze. The meeting point isn't in the corner. Tip Tours DMC module inside the Tourist Office under the arches of the Municipal Palace.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please present your receipt to the guide who picks you up at your hotel or to our Tip Tours & DMC representative at the Municipal Tourism office.
