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 are almost as common as churches. They usually close around 9pm but take turns staying open late (de turno). Should you need something overnight, Farmatodo (tel. 222/237-7133) delivers around the clock.
Emergency -- The emergency number is tel. 066.
Hospital -- Beneficiencia Española is at 19 Norte 1001 (tel. 222/232-0500).
Internet Access -- There are several Internet access businesses downtown. Ask around; preferably ask young people.
Population -- Puebla has 1.8 million residents; the metro area has more than 2.5 million.
Post Office -- The correo is around the corner from the State Tourism office, on Av. 16 de Septiembre. Hours are Monday through Friday from 9am to 6pm, and Saturday mornings.
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