Puebla Expert Travel Guides

See what the experts are saying about Puebla. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.

Introduction

by Frommers Travel Guides

128km (79 miles) E of Mexico City; 285km (177 miles) W of Veracruz The city of Puebla sits on a broad plane that lies between mountain ranges and snow-capped volcanoes. It's 2,155m (7,068 ft.) above sea level and has a mostly mild climate.... Continue reading »
Planning a trip

by Frommers Travel Guides

Getting There & Departing By Plane -- Continental (tel. 800/231-0856 in the U.S., or 01-800/900-5000 in Mexico; www.continental.com) has a direct flight to/from Houston. Air travelers coming from other places fly into Mexico City and take... Continue reading »
Fast facts

by Frommers Travel Guides

American Express -- The office is at Plaza Dorado 2, Loc. 21, Col. Ansures (tel. 222/229-1500). Hours are Monday through Friday from 9am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 1pm. Area Code -- The telephone area code is 222. Drugstores -- Pharmacies... Continue reading »
Special events

by Frommers Travel Guides

Cinco de Mayo & the Battle of Puebla In the United States, the Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo is often compared to the Fourth of July, but it's not Mexican Independence Day. The date commemorates the Battle of Puebla, on May 5, 1862, which... Continue reading »