About Puebla

The city of Puebla is the capital of Puebla State, Mexico, and is just a two-hour drive southeast of Mexico City.

In 1987 UNESCO designated Puebla a World Heritage City. The convention center is on the east side of the district where the majority of historic sites are found, as well as El Zócalo, the central square.

Museums abound, as well as several richly decorated cathedrals. Many other interesting places are close by, including:

Cholula: Ancient Cholula has been for centuries a major center for Mesoamerican trade, commerce and religion. A great city once stood at the foot of what appears to be an earthen hill located about 8 km west of Puebla. This hill is, in fact, the largest pyramid ever built, covering over 46 acres. Called the Great Pyramid of Tepanapa, it was constructed in successive stages over an 800-year period (1-800 A.D.).

Africam Safari: This amazing zoo and wild animal park is home to more than 3,000 animals from 250 species. The park is divided by regions that house wildlife from Asia, Africa, and North America.

Cantona: This archaeological site is located 96 km east of Puebla and dates from the Classic/early Post-Classic period of the Olmec-Xicalanca culture (600-950 A.D.)